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Shell celt
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Object Number 91-8-20/C2081
Display Title Shell celt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, scraper?, smoothed on one side, other side rough, chipped
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Mound
Additional Geographic Terms Progress, near
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 13.6 x 5.5 x 2.1 cm (5 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 91-8-20/C2081

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