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Image Not Available for Shell worked into the form of filed Human Teeth.
Shell worked into the form of filed Human Teeth.
Image Not Available for Shell worked into the form of filed Human Teeth.
Object Number 99-40-20/C2714
Display Title Shell worked into the form of filed Human Teeth.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, worked
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Exploration
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 2.3 x 0.3 cm (2 3/16 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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