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Object Number 07-1-20/C4029
Display Title Finger rings of Conus shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell rings
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chihuahua
Additional Geographic Terms Chihuahua Region, Northwestern; Ramos Region; Casas Grandes Reg; Burial Mounds
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 2 x 1.3 cm (7/8 x 13/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 14
Label on object C-4029

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