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Strings of beads
Object Number 17-3-20/C8041
Display Title Strings of beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone and wood beads, round, tubular and misc. shaped
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Nicoya / Nicoya
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm (11/16 x 1/2 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 75
Label on object C8041

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