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Dentalia Shell
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Object Number 2003.1.2009
Display Title Dentalia Shell
Descriptions
Object Description Dentalia Shell
Inventory Description Shell, dentalia shell
Classification
  • Shell
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials Dentalium
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm (13/16 x 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.1.2009

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