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Shell implement
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Object Number 83-72-20/32757
Display Title Shell implement
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, interior section, spiral-shaped, white.
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / <City> / Pelona
Additional Geographic Terms Tempisque River, 200 yds from bank of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 17.7 x 1.9 cm (6 15/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 32757; 891

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