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Object Number 11-6-20/C5496
Display Title Fragments of shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell fragments, utilized.
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
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: 10.9 x 7.7 x 0.4 cm (4 5/16 x 3 1/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 9
Label on object C5496

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