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Shell chisel
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Object Number 17-6-30/C7878
Display Title Shell chisel
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, rounded ends, partially perforated
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / Pinas / Pinas Shell heap
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 9.9 x 1.5 cm (1 5/16 x 3 7/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C7878; 2/423

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