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Conch Shell, A1-487b-F. no. 35. L. 42 cm.
Conch Shell, A1-487b-F. no. 35. L. 42 cm.
Object Number 58-34-20/40958
Display Title Conch Shell, A1-487b-F. no. 35. L. 42 cm.
Descriptions
Subject
  • Conch Shell
  • worked
  • Artifact
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Guatemala / <County> / Guatemala City / Kaminaljuyu
Intrasite Tomb V

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