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Image Not Available for Nut shell-hollow, with large hole on one side and 3 small ones on other side
Nut shell-hollow, with large hole on one side and 3 small ones on other side
Image Not Available for Nut shell-hollow, with large hole on one side and 3 small ones on other side
Object Number 35-106-20/8647
Display Title Nut shell-hollow, with large hole on one side and 3 small ones on other side
Descriptions
Object Description Sample, nut shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Federal District / Azcapotzalco / <City> / Santiago Ahuizotla
Additional Geographic Terms Federal District

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