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Shell ornaments, two parts
Image Not Available for Shell ornaments, two parts
Object Number 11-6-20/C5519
Display Title Shell ornaments, two parts
Descriptions
Object Description Ornament, portion, shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, ornament, two parts, arches, scalloped edges, fragile
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Room 2, Ruin B
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.2 x 2.4 x 0.3 cm (1/2 x 15/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C5519

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