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Object Number 28-1-20/C10543
Display Title Obsidian earplugs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone ear plug, obsidian, one chip
Classification
  • Ear Spool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mixtec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 4.4 x 1.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C10543

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