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Object Number 11-6-20/C5612
Display Title Pieces of worked shell
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, portion, worked
Inventory Description Organic, shell, ornaments, some perforated or incised
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Ruin B, Room 2, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 6.1 x 0.2 cm (1 x 2 3/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 198
Label on object C5612

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