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Object Number
11-6-20/C5566.0
Display Title
Homo sapiens sapiens
Descriptions
Object Description
Very fragmentary cranial human remains of an adult of unknown sex. Consists of 3 anterior teeth with hematite? inlays.
Classification
- Archaeological
Department
Osteological
Culture
- Classic period
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Guatemala
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Peten
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<County>
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<City>
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Holmul
Intrasite
Group II, ruin b, room 2, burial 9
Additional Geographic Terms
El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials
Bone
Label on object
C5566
Provenance
Collector
Raymond E. Merwin
Expedition
Peabody Museum Expedition
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