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Oblong pottery seal used as a tattoo marker with a repeat geometric pattern and an integral, conical handle. There is a dark blue pigment on the pattern, and on some of the handle. There is a rectangular label stuck round the handle, reading 'El Campamento (Jama Manabi). 1955.' The number seven has been written on the back in pencil.
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