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Object Number 11-6-20/C5510
Display Title Perforated shell ornaments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, perforated.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Skeleton 12 (or 5), Room 2, Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm (11/16 x 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object C5510

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