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Object Number
83-72-20/32638
Display Title
Shells Beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Shell beads, tubular and flattened
Classification
- Bead
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Nicaragua
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Burial Place
Intrasite
Enclosed by stones, 84 ft long 21 ft. wide, found in Burial Jar with human bones
Additional Geographic Terms
Dead Man's Island; Lake Nicaragua
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 1.4 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm (9/16 x 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
10
Label on object
32638
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