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Fragments of worked shell
Object Number 11-6-20/C5492
Display Title Fragments of worked shell
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, portion, worked
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, carved, U-shaped, broken.
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Skeleton 5, Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 0.6 x 0.2 cm (1 x 1/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C5492

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