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16 marine shells, proabably bored for decoration
16 marine shells, proabably bored for decoration
Object Number 33-100-30/177
Display Title 16 marine shells, proabably bored for decoration
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, conical, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Venezuela / Carabobo / <County> / <City> / La Cabrera
Intrasite Picked from dump, exact provenience unknown
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Valencia
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 3 x 1.4 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 17
Label on object 33-100-30/177

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