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Object Number 28-1-20/C10482
Display Title Organic; shell; effigy, zoomorphic; perforated
Descriptions
Object Description Amulet (effigy), shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, effigy, zoomorphic, perforated
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm (1 3/16 x 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C10482

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