Perforated jaguar tooth, probably used as ornament

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Object Number 38-83-20/6176

Display Title Perforated jaguar tooth, probably used as ornament

Descriptions

Object Description Tooth, perforated; Perforated jaguar tooth, probably used as 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 46, #2, A-V, A Group

Materials Bone

Dimensions Overall: 3.1 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm (1 1/4 x 5/16 x 1/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 38-83-20/6176; 4005

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