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Object Number 94-57-10/R1703
Display Title Shell ornament
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell fragments, worn
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm (1 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object R/1703
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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