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Object Number 985-27-10/59055.26
Display Title Shell, 1/2 clam
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, 1/2 clam
Inventory Description Shell, 1/2 clam
Classification
  • Shell
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • San Ildefonso
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Santa Fe County / San Ildefonso Pueblo / San Ildefonso Pueblo; Kiva
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 4.2 x 1.5 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59055.26 & 24487

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