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Fragments of shell
Image Not Available for Fragments of shell
Object Number 91-8-20/C2030
Display Title Fragments of shell
Descriptions
Object Description Sample, portion, shell
Inventory Description Worked shell fragments
Classification
  • Worked Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Cave of Loltun
Intrasite Section 1; Chamber 3
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 3.6 × 2.7 × 2.1 cm (1 7/16 × 1 1/16 × 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 91-8-20/C2030

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