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Object Number
38-83-20/6015
Display Title
5 spangles of pink shell, probably part of bracelet
Descriptions
Object Description
Sequin, shell; 5 spangles of pink shell, probably part of bracelet
Inventory Description
Organic, shell spondylus? beads, teardrop shape, perforated on edge, scored and
Classification
- Bead
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Esperanza
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Guatemala
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Guatemala
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<County>
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Guatemala City
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Kaminaljuyu
Intrasite
Mound I, Tomb II (1936)
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 4.1 x 2 x 0.3 cm (1 5/8 x 13/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
5
Label on object
38-83-20/6015
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