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Object Number
29-45-50/H566
Display Title
Snail shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, shell, faunal remain, snails, complete
Classification
- Faunal Remain
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
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Mound 1
Intrasite
Trench 16; 14' to bottom
Additional Geographic Terms
Shari Basin; Fort Lamy, Ndjamena, 17 km east of
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 6.6 x 6 x 5.3 cm (2 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
H566
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