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Stone and shell beads
Object Number 2004.24.14454
Display Title Stone and shell beads
Descriptions
Object Description Bone and shell beads. Venezuela: Lake Valencia. Cat. No. 33-100-30/317, 347. 34-159-30/885. Fig. 347 in Archaeological Investigations in Venezuela, A. Kidder, II, PhD. thesis
Keywords
  • Studio
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Shell
  • Bone
  • Ornament
  • Bead
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Carib
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Venezuela
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Valencia
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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