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Worked shell
Object Number 51-25-20/20666
Display Title Worked shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell implement, rectangular, scraper?
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Panama / <County> / <City> / Venado Beach
Intrasite Area B, Trench 4, Skeleton 7
Additional Geographic Terms Canal Zone
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm (1 5/16 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-25-20/20666

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