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Shell ornament
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Object Number 46-73-10/52019.1
Display Title Shell ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Shell ornament
Inventory Description Organic, shell, ornament, bivalve rim
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.3 x 5.2 x 0.9 cm (2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/52019; 3749c

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