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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