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Image Not Available for Trumpet of - shell
Trumpet of - shell
Image Not Available for Trumpet of - shell
Object Number 97-44-20/C1784
Display Title Trumpet of - shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized shell, tip removed
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Cortes / <County> / Santana / Excavation 3?
Intrasite Depth 18 ft.
Additional Geographic Terms Uloa River, bank of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 15.8 x 8.6 x 7 cm (6 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/1784

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