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Image Not Available for Worked shell of - 1 section worked bone (bead)
Worked shell of - 1 section worked bone (bead)
Image Not Available for Worked shell of - 1 section worked bone (bead)
Object Number 97-44-20/C1752
Display Title Worked shell of - 1 section worked bone (bead)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized shell, tip removed, 2 perforations
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Cortes / <County> / Santana / Excavation 3?
Intrasite Depth 10 ft.
Additional Geographic Terms Uloa River, bank of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 3 x 4.2 cm (2 1/16 x 1 3/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/1752

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