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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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