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Image Not Available for Organic, shell bead, round, 2 perforations at edges
Organic, shell bead, round, 2 perforations at edges
Image Not Available for Organic, shell bead, round, 2 perforations at edges
Object Number 2003.1.2231
Display Title Organic, shell bead, round, 2 perforations at edges
Descriptions
Object Description Organic, shell bead, round, 2 perforations at edges
Inventory Description Organic, shell bead, round, 2 perforations at edges
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm (1/2 x 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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