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Shell, scallop
Object Number 80-61-30/24064
Display Title Shell, scallop
Descriptions
Object Description Two scallop shells.
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remain?, scallop
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Grave
Additional Geographic Terms Coast
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.7 x 8.2 x 1.4 cm (3 1/16 x 3 1/4 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 80-61-30/24064

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