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Object Number 94-8-30/48140
Display Title Shell, univalve, Queen conch, Strambus gigas, broken
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, univalve, Queen conch, Strambus gigas, broken
Inventory Description Shell, faunal remain, univalve, Queen conch, strambus gigas, broken
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Bahamas / New Providence Island / <County> / Nassau
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 20.2 x 10.5 x 12.5 cm (7 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 4 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 94-8-30/48140

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