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2 pierced shell turtles
Object Number 33-100-30/301
Display Title 2 pierced shell turtles
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, carved turtle shape, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Venezuela / Carabobo / <County> / <City> / La Cabrera
Intrasite Burial 22; Los Tamarindos trench
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Valencia
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.7 x 2.5 x 1.1 cm (1 7/8 x 1 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 33-100-30/301

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