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Small pieces cut shell
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Object Number 92-49-20/C188
Display Title Small pieces cut shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell pieces, small and square, mosaic pieces?
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Near head Skeleton 1. Tomb 1.
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.1 x 1.3 x 0.1 cm (7/16 x 1/2 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 40
Label on object C188

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