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Image Not Available for Columella of Shell
Columella of Shell
Image Not Available for Columella of Shell
Object Number 77-30-10/11792
Display Title Columella of Shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, univalve fragments, center spiral
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Tennessee
Additional Geographic Terms Tennessee River, bank of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 14.3 x 1.9 x 1.8 cm (5 5/8 x 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 11792

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