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Object Number 35-62-20/4223
Display Title Shell (cypraea?)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell faunal remain, cream, cowrie shape
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Islas de la Bahía / Guanaja / Bonacca Island / Bonacca / Marble Hill
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm (1 x 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-62-20/4223

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