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Shell, moon snail, smoothed
Shell, moon snail, smoothed
Object Number 985-27-10/59055.32
Display Title Shell, moon snail, smoothed
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, moon snail, smoothed
Inventory Description Shell, moon snail, smoothed
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: 3.7 x 3.3 x 2.4 cm (1 7/16 x 1 5/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59055.32 & 24492

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