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Image Not Available for Pieces of worked shell
Pieces of worked shell
Image Not Available for Pieces of worked shell
Object Number 95-21-20/49045
Display Title Pieces of worked shell
Descriptions
Object Description Object, portion, shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, worked, 2 have one smooth side/rough exterior, other has 2 po
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 4.5 x 2.4 cm (4 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 49045; Yucatan; VII 242m; 750

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