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Object Number 2005.1.207
Display Title Conglomeration of bone, shell and soil
Descriptions
Object Description Conglomeration of bone, shell and soil
Inventory Description Organic, conglomeration of bone, shell and soil
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / Para
Intrasite Kitchen midden
Additional Geographic Terms Salina
Dimensions Overall: 8.7 x 7.7 x 7.1 cm (3 7/16 x 3 1/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2005.1.207; 7429

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