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Object Number 11-6-20/C5458
Display Title Fragments of shell ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Ornament, portion (3), shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remain.
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Skeleton 4 or 2, Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 1.6 x 0.7 cm (1 x 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 11-6-20/C5458

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