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Image Not Available for Bones of black sand seal
Bones of black sand seal
Image Not Available for Bones of black sand seal
Object Number 92-49-20/C963
Display Title Bones of black sand seal
Descriptions
Inventory Description Death head
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite General Diggings, Mound 36.
Quantity 1

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