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Small knotted piece of string with one gold representation of a bivalve shell, a
Small knotted piece of string with one gold representation of a bivalve shell, a
Object Number 976-41-20/24877
Display Title Small knotted piece of string with one gold representation of a bivalve shell, a
Descriptions
Object Description Small knotted piece of string with one gold representation of a bivalve shell, and one real bivalve shell. Each shell: 1.25 cm. x 1.50 cm. whole piece: 2.75 cm. l.
Inventory Description Metal, gold shell tied with brown organic fiber to organic shell
Classification
  • Metal
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Diquis Region
Materials Gold
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 2.7 x 0.8 cm (9/16 x 1 1/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-41-20/24877

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Faunal Remain
Utilized Shell
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