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Fragments of shell
Object Number 11-6-20/C5445
Display Title Fragments of shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized shell, modified, perforated.
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Skeleton 1, Ruin B, Group 2
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 6.7 x 1.9 cm (4 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object C5445

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