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Fragments of conch shell
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Object Number 11-39-20/C5752
Display Title Fragments of conch shell
Descriptions
Object Description Sample, portion, shell (conch)
Inventory Description Organic, shell fragments, faunal remains
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero / <County> / <City> / Placeres del Oro
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of the Rio del Oro
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 13.9 x 5.7 x 3.4 cm (5 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C/5752

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Faunal Remain
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Raw Material
Shell
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Image Not Available for Fragments of shell
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Faunal Remain
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