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Object Number 94-57-10/R1702
Display Title Shell ornament
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell button, circular and flat, 2 perforations
Classification
  • Button
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 1.8 x 0.1 cm (3/4 x 11/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R/ 1702
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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