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Image Not Available for Vermatus shell beads
Vermatus shell beads
Image Not Available for Vermatus shell beads
Object Number 07-1-20/C4032.1
Display Title Vermatus shell beads
Descriptions
Object Description Beads, shell (Vermatus)
Inventory Description Organic, shell beads, tubular, strung on metal wire
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chihuahua
Additional Geographic Terms Chihuahua Region, Northwestern; Ramos Region; Casas Grandes Reg; Burial Mounds
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 1 x 1 cm (1 1/4 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 16
Label on object C/4032

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