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Object Number
28-1-20/C10480
Display Title
Shell amulet, Peccary head
Descriptions
Object Description
Amulet (effigy), shell
Inventory Description
Organic, shell pendant, carved zoomorphic head, boar?, perforated
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms
Valley of Mexico
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 2.4 x 1.8 cm (1 15/16 x 15/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C10480
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