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Object Number
17-6-30/C7889
Display Title
Shell amulet (human face)
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, bone, ornament, pendant, engraved and molded face, 1 perforation
Classification
- Raw Material
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
United States
/
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
/
Puerto Rico
Materials
Bone
Dimensions
Overall: 3.8 x 1.8 x 1.9 cm (1 1/2 x 11/16 x 3/4 in.)
Overall, Weight: 14.17 g (0.014 kg)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C-7889
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