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Object Number 24-45-20/C9874
Display Title Shell beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Utilized shell, tip cut, hole in side, conical
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Francisco Morazan / <County> / Arenale / Jiguq
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.9 x 1.5 x 1.6 cm (1 1/8 x 9/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/9874

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