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Shell object with incised lines
Shell object with incised lines
Object Number 16-24-30/C7509
Display Title Shell object with incised lines
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, worked
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, rectilinear with elongated perforation in center, incis
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / Salinas / Salinas
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.9 x 3.1 x 1.7 cm (2 5/16 x 1 1/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C7509/ Cayito

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