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Shell ear plugs
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Object Number 76-38-10/9738
Display Title Shell ear plugs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell pins
Classification
  • Pin
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Virginia / Lee County / Rose Hill / Ely Mound
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 9.6 x 0.8 x 0.9 cm (3 3/4 x 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 9738.

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