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Fragments of shell
Object Number 11-6-20/C5655
Display Title Fragments of shell
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, portion
Inventory Description organic, utilized shell, one perforated
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Room 8, Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8.7 x 5.3 x 0.4 cm (3 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C5655

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