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Object Number 38-83-20/6174
Display Title Perforated pig's tooth - ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Tooth, perforated; Perforated pig's tooth - ornament
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, tooth, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun
Intrasite Burial 45, #8, A-V, A Group
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 4.7 x 0.9 x 1.4 cm (1 7/8 x 3/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-83-20/6174; 3994

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