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for Fragments of worked shell ornaments
Object Number
11-6-20/C5569
Display Title
Fragments of worked shell ornaments
Descriptions
Object Description
Ornament, portion (8), worked, shell
Inventory Description
Organic, shell ornaments, incised.
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Guatemala
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Peten
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<City>
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Holmul
Intrasite
Skeleton 11, Room2, Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms
El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 1.9 x 0.6 x 0.2 cm (3/4 x 1/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
C5569
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