Shell with perforations, pieces

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Object Number 47-13-50/7023

Display Title Shell with perforations, pieces

Descriptions

Object Description Shell with perforations, pieces

Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, pendants, tan, 5 w 2 perfs at 1 end, 1 w/ 1 perf, broke

Classification

Ornament

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Sudan / Sennar / <County> / <City> / Jebel Moya

Additional Geographic Terms Sennar on Blue Nile, 20 mi. WSW of

Materials Shell

Dimensions Overall: 8.9 x 4.6 x 0.8 cm (3 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 5/16 in.)

Quantity 6

Label on object 47-13-50/7023; 100/648

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