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Object Number 35-62-20/4220
Display Title Shell (jurritella?)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Utilized shell, conical, holes, brown
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Islas de la Bahía / Guanaja / Bonacca Island / Bonacca / Marble Hill
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 1.1 x 1 cm (15/16 x 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 4220

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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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