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Object Number 94-57-10/R1631
Display Title Beads of shell and bone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized shell, cylindrical and curved, flattened ends
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 11.9 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm (4 11/16 x 11/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object R/1631
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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