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Object Number 11-6-20/C5483
Display Title Fragments of worked shell ornaments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, carved.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Skeleton 5, Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 0.6 x 0.2 cm (3/4 x 1/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C5483

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