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9 miscellaneous shell pieces
9 miscellaneous shell pieces
Object Number 46-77-30/5923
Display Title 9 miscellaneous shell pieces
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, cut shell pieces
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast: Chicama Valley; Sausal
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 2.3 x 1.7 cm (2 1/16 x 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 9
Label on object 46-77-30/5923

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