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Object Number 2011.1.200
Display Title Shells, Siphonaria Gigas
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shells, faunal remains, Siphonaria gigas
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Chiriqui
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one): 4.5 x 5.6 x 2 cm (1 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 15

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