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Ornaments cut from pearl shell
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Object Number 91-8-20/C1984
Display Title Ornaments cut from pearl shell
Descriptions
Object Description Ornament, shell (pearl)
Inventory Description Bone fragment, polished; Shell fragment with hole, hole likely not man made
Classification
  • Shell
  • Bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Cave of Loltun
Intrasite Inscription Chamber
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 2.7 × 1.5 × 0.3 cm (1 1/16 × 9/16 × 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 91-8-20/C1984

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