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Perforated shell (bead)
Image Not Available for Perforated shell (bead)
Object Number 79-72-20/19917
Display Title Perforated shell (bead)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell, perforated, worked, oranament/bead?
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua / Granada / Zapatera Island / <City> / Cave of Cucirizua
Intrasite Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Zapatero Island
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.4 x 1.4 x 0.8 cm (9/16 x 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 19917

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