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Object Number
2000.17.3
Display Title
Conch, Busycon contrarium
Descriptions
Object Description
Conch, Busycon contrarium
Inventory Description
Organic, shell, conch, Busycon contrarium
Classification
- Shell
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Southeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Florida
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Shokoloske Islands
Additional Geographic Terms
Shell mounds
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 30 x 15 x 0.7 cm (11 13/16 x 5 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
Busycon Cantrarium From the Shell Mound of Shokoloske Island, Fla
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen Williams
Provenance
Collector
Prof. Philip Phillips
Donor
Dr. Stephen Williams
(7/5/2000)
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