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Object Number
34-159-30/902
Display Title
Flat grooved shell discs (2)
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, carved shell objects
Classification
- Utilized Shell
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Venezuela
/
Carabobo
Additional Geographic Terms
La Cabrera; Lake Valencia
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 4.4 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
34-159-30/902 / 348d
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