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Object Number
17-6-30/C7888
Display Title
Shell amulet (three pointed)
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, shell object, triangular.
Classification
- Shell
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
United States
/
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
/
Puerto Rico
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 4.2 x 2.5 cm (1 3/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C7888
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