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Image Not Available for 1 drilled oyster shell, possible shell bead. 2.6 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm., 0.9 gm.
1 drilled oyster shell, possible shell bead. 2.6 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm., 0.9 gm.
Image Not Available for 1 drilled oyster shell, possible shell bead. 2.6 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm., 0.9 gm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57380
Display Title 1 drilled oyster shell, possible shell bead. 2.6 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm., 0.9 gm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 drilled oyster shell, possible shell bead. 2.6 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm., 0.9 gm.
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Hampden County / Palmer / Palmer Area 5
Intrasite Test unit 1; level 1
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm (1 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 9 g (0.009 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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