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Object Number 2005.1.215
Display Title Scallop shell
Descriptions
Object Description Scallop shell
Inventory Description Organic, scallop shell, faunal remain
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 6.6 x 1 cm (2 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2005.1.215

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Faunal Remain
Raw Material
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Utilized Shell
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2000.1.442 Shells, including two scallop shells
Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Shell
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Metal
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