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Image Not Available for Shell worked (conch).
Shell worked (conch).
Image Not Available for Shell worked (conch).
Object Number 69-10-10/2440.1
Display Title Shell worked (conch).
Descriptions
Object Description Implement of shell.
Inventory Description Organic, worked shell with 3 perforations
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida / Manatee County
Additional Geographic Terms Manatee River
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 14.3 x 12.1 x 9.6 cm (5 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2440 Manatee River/ Florida/ J Wyman

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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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