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Object Number 51-25-20/20426
Display Title Shell nose ring
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, carved shell, c-shaped, mounted on plastic
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Panama / <County> / <City> / Venado Beach
Intrasite Area A, Trench 8, Skeleton 9
Additional Geographic Terms Canal Zone
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 5 x 0.5 cm (1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-25-20/20426, VA-Tr-7-E Skel.-12, 163

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