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Object Number 07-1-20/C4039
Display Title Perforated shells of Nassa
Descriptions
Object Description Object, perforated, shell (Nassa)
Inventory Description Organic, shell, perforated, four strands
Classification
  • Shell
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: 21 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm (8 1/4 x 1/2 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 4 strands
Label on object C/4039

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