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Image Not Available for Organic, shell, utilized shells, mussel, limpet, perforated, worn
Organic, shell, utilized shells, mussel, limpet, perforated, worn
Image Not Available for Organic, shell, utilized shells, mussel, limpet, perforated, worn
Object Number 2002.1.2254
Display Title Organic, shell, utilized shells, mussel, limpet, perforated, worn
Descriptions
Object Description Organic, shell, utilized shells, mussel, limpet, perforated, worn
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized shells, mussel, limpet, perforated, worn
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 3.6 x 1.4 cm (4 3/4 x 1 7/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 2002.1.2254

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