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Object Number 33-99-20/3429
Display Title Carved shell pendant
Descriptions
Object Description Pendant, shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, core, five perforations
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun
Intrasite E plaza; Pit 4, ash deposit
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 2.1 x 1.2 cm (1 5/8 x 13/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-99-20/3429

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