"Black Murex" mollusk (Murex nigritis), from the waters of western Mexico to Panama

"Black Murex" mollusk (Murex nigritis), from the waters of western Mexico to Panama

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"Black Murex" mollusk (Murex nigritis), from the waters of western Mexico to Panama
CultureUnknown
Titles
  • "Black Murex" mollusk (Murex nigritis), from the waters of western Mexico to Panama
DateNo date
Possible placePanama
Made inMexico
MediumShell
Dimensions2 × 2 3/4 × 3 1/8 in. (5.1 × 7.0 × 7.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of the estate of Jack R. McGregor
Object numberB.2000.30.5
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Belter Parlor
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceJack R. McGregor (1930–2000), Houston; Estate of Jack R. McGregor; given to MFAH, 2000.

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