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Object Number 35-62-20/4222
Display Title Shell (pecten?)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Utilized shell, scallop shaped, ridged, 1 hole each
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Colon / <County> / <City> / Jerico Farm
Intrasite Shell heap
Additional Geographic Terms El Potrero; Trujillo, near
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 3.1 x 0.8 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/4 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 35-62-20/4222

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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Fragments of pecten shells
46-73-10/57015B Fragments of pecten shells
Utilized Shell
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Incomplete pecten shell - perforation in umbo - 5.0 x 4.7 cm.
46-73-10/57016 Incomplete pecten shell - perforation in umbo - 5.0 x 4.7 cm.
Utilized Shell
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
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Ornament
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Fragments of pecten shells
46-73-10/57015A Fragments of pecten shells
Shell
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Shell gorget made from valve of pecten
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Ornament
Raw Material
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Faunal Remain
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