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Modified shell
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Object Number 83-72-20/32737
Display Title Modified shell
Descriptions
Object Description Modified shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, cut on one end
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Salinas, Large shellheap at
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.9 x 3.6 x 2.8 cm (2 5/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 32737; ### Salinas

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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Modified shell
83-72-20/32738 Modified shell
Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Fetish
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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