35. dentalium

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Dentalium is any tooth shell belonging to the genus Dentalium. These shells are often used as ornaments, such as necklaces and bracelets. Dentalium shell ornaments are found as artifacts at primarily Natufian sites, along with flint and bone tools and grinding stones or querns.

Dentalium necklace from the Natufian period.

Sources:

"Cultural Origins of Humans." Origins. Comp. Rosie Beniretto. Ed. Ganesa Collins. Houston, Texas: St. John's School, 2015-2016. 62. Print

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