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Object Number 32-61-30/F896.1
Display Title Shell ornaments for clothing
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, tabular with notched sides and perforations
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Tairona
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Additional Geographic Terms Santa Marta
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm (1/2 x 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object F896

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