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Image Not Available for Perforated shells of
Perforated shells of
Image Not Available for Perforated shells of
Object Number 07-1-20/C4028
Display Title Perforated shells of
Descriptions
Object Description Object, perforated, shell (Pectunculus)
Inventory Description Organic, shell pendants, 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: 3.9 x 3.6 x 0.3 cm (1 9/16 x 1 7/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C/4028

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