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Worked shell
Object Number 07-1-20/C4027
Display Title Worked shell
Descriptions
Object Description Object, worked, shell
Inventory Description Shell fragments, 3 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: 3.2 x 1.8 x 1 cm (1 1/4 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object C/4027

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