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Object Number 51-32-70/3440
Display Title 24 pieces of shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell fragments
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Additional Geographic Terms Port Pirie, 3 mi. Northeast of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm (3/4 x 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 51-32-70/3440

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