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Object Number 11-6-20/C5700
Display Title Shell ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Ornament, shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, pendant, 2 perforations, carved, circular ring.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Room 14, Group III
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8.2 x 8.9 x 1.5 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C5700

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