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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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