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Object Number
52-16-50/9531
Display Title
Worked Nassa shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, shell, utilized, sliced lengthwise, natural perforations, pendant?
Classification
- Utilized Shell
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Tunisia
Intrasite
Surface
Additional Geographic Terms
Oued Akarit; Surface site on Plateau; Mousterian site, 1/2 km. NW of
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 1.6 x 1.2 x 0.6 cm (5/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
52-16-50/9531
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