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Fragment of worked shell
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Object Number 11-6-20/C5585
Display Title Fragment of worked shell
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, portion, worked
Inventory Description Organic, utilized shell, polished on one side, incised, broken.
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Skeleton 13 and 14, Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 2.4 x 0.7 cm (1 1/4 x 15/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C5585

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