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Object Number 2004.24.14456
Display Title Pierced shells
Descriptions
Object Description Pierced shells. Venezuela: Lake Valencia. Cat. No. 33-100-30/1896. 34-159-30/889. Fig. 345 in Archaeological Investigations in Venezuela, A. Kidder, II, PhD. thesis
Subject
  • Pierced
  • Shell
  • Ornament
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Carib
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Venezuela
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Valencia
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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