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Object Number 2002.1.32
Display Title Bead, tubular, wampum, shell, purple and white
Descriptions
Object Description Organic, shell, bead, tubular, wampum
Inventory Description Plastic (?), tubular bead, purple and white
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms Northeast
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm (3/4 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.1.32

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