Shell ear plug (?)

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Object Number 34-159-30/903

Display Title Shell ear plug (?)

Descriptions

Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, discoidal, perforated

Classification

Ornament

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Venezuela / Carabobo

Additional Geographic Terms La Cabrera; Lake Valencia

Materials Shell

Dimensions Overall: 0.9 x 3.8 x 3.4 cm (3/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 34-159-30/903

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