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Object Number 2008.1.230
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Object Description Shells
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remain, spiky, some losses
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 9.4 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm (3 11/16 x 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2

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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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