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Object Number 34-159-30/900.1
Display Title Pierced snail shells (6)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, conical, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Venezuela / Carabobo
Additional Geographic Terms La Cabrera; Lake Valencia
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm (1 7/16 x 1 1/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 34-159-30/900

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