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Object Number 24-24-50/B4176.1
Display Title Perforated tooth - and amulet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bone, tooth ornament, 4 perforations at root
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / <State> / <County> / <City> / Gammai
Intrasite Cemetery U, Grave 5
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Bone, Tooth
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 0.9 cm (13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B4176

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