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Object Number 07-1-20/C4026
Display Title Pendants made from shell of Conus
Descriptions
Object Description Pendant, shell (Conus)
Inventory Description Shell ornaments, pendants, conical, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chihuahua
Additional Geographic Terms Chihuahua Region, Northwestern; Ramos Region; Casas Grandes Reg; Burial Mounds
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.8 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm (2 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 21
Label on object C4026

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