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Object Number 34-108-20/4152
Display Title Core of pink shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remain, spiral, fragment
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun
Intrasite E Group, Plaza trench, below bottom floor
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm (1 x 5/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-108-20/4152

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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
Tunisia
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Bead
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Ornament
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Shells
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Faunal Remain
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Ornament
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Bead
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SHELLS
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Faunal Remain
Grant County