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Object Number
51-25-20/23655
Display Title
Anthropomorphic ornament of carved heavily patinated shell(?)
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Shell ornament?, anthropomorphic, carved, worn and patinated, 2 pieces
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Panama
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Panama
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<County>
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<City>
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Venado Beach
Intrasite
Area A, Trench 6; Skeleton 32
Additional Geographic Terms
Canal Zone
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 5.4 x 4.6 x 1 cm (2 1/8 x 1 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
51-25-20/23655
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