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Object Number
00-36-20/C2770
Display Title
Fragment of shell, Spondylus
Descriptions
Object Description
Sample, portion, shell (spondylus)
Inventory Description
Organic, shell, spiny Oyster (spondylus, partial
Classification
- Shell
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
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Chiapas
/
<County>
/
<City>
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Yaxchilan
Additional Geographic Terms
Usumacinta River, Ruins near the
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 6.2 x 6.5 x 2.4 cm (2 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C2770
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