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Object Number 2008.1.259
Display Title Utilized shell
Descriptions
Object Description Shell implement
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utensil, smoothed, curved up at one end
Classification
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 15.5 x 4.3 cm (1 9/16 x 6 1/8 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2008.1.259; 2/307

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