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Shell pin; spiral grooves once filled with asphaltum
Object Number 94-57-10/R1628
Display Title Shell pin; spiral grooves once filled with asphaltum
Descriptions
Object Description Shell pin; spiral grooves once filled with asphaltum
Inventory Description Organic, worked shell pin, spiralled groove
Classification
  • Pin
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 11.1 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm (4 3/8 x 5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R/1628
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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