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Perforated sea shell
Object Number 38-83-20/6163
Display Title Perforated sea shell
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, perforated; Perforated sea shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, two perforations
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun
Intrasite Burial 29, A-V, A Group
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 x 6.2 x 1.9 cm (2 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-83-20/6163, 3242

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