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Wampum, conch shells, cut and work, showing various stages of manufacture
Wampum, conch shells, cut and work, showing various stages of manufacture
Object Number 2004.24.25508
Display Title Wampum, conch shells, cut and work, showing various stages of manufacture
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Studio
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Medium Of Exchange
  • wampum
  • Shell
  • Bead
Department Photographic
Date 01/01/1968
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Jersey / Bergen County
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 9.53 x 12.7 cm (3 3/4 x 5 in.)

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