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Object Number 24-45-20/C9875
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Object Description Organic shell remains, spiraled with nodes, pointed tip, some holes
Inventory Description Organic, shell remains, spiraled with nodes, pointed tip, some holes
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Francisco Morazan / <County> / Arenale / Jiguq
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 5.9 x 4.4 cm (3 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object C/ 9875

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