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Fragments of perforated shell
Object Number 11-6-20/C5528
Display Title Fragments of perforated shell
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, portion, perforated
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, perforated.
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Skeleton 6, Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.8 x 4 x 0.4 cm (3 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C5528

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