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Fragments of worked shell
Object Number 11-6-20/C5507
Display Title Fragments of worked shell
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, portion, worked
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, ring-shaped, carved, circular.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Skeleton 12 (or 5), Room 2, Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 2.4 x 0.3 cm (15/16 x 15/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C5507

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