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Object Number 27-11-10/96613.2
Display Title Shell bead, discoidal, one side tapering, white, dirty spiral interior
Descriptions
Object Description Shell bead, discoidal, one side tapering, white, dirty spiral interior
Inventory Description Shell bead, discoidal, one side tapering, white, dirty spiral interior
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Dona Ana County / <City> / Chavez Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Los Cruces, 10 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 0.9 x 0.3 x 0.9 cm (3/8 x 1/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 96613

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