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Shell chisel
Object Number 79-19-30/18210.2
Display Title Shell chisel
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utensil, smoothed, tapered one end
Classification
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Barbados
Additional Geographic Terms West Indies
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.1 x 13.2 x 2.3 cm (2 x 5 3/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 18210; Barbados; 79-19-30/18210

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