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Shell, bivalve, cut and broken fragments
Image Not Available for Shell, bivalve, cut and broken fragments
Object Number 80-27-20/22620
Display Title Shell, bivalve, cut and broken fragments
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, bivalve, cut and broken fragments
Inventory Description Shell, faunal remain, bivalve, worked, cut and broken fragments
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua / <State> / <County> / <City> / Mound 5
Additional Geographic Terms Tola, on plain west
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 3.3 x 1.9 cm (2 3/16 x 1 5/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 22.620

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Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
Perforator
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Utilized Shell
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Faunal Remain
Utilized bone
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Triangular Projectile Point
Ovate Projectile Point
Rim
Faunal Remain
Utilized Shell
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Faunal Remain
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