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Conch Shell, A1-487a-F. no. 55. L. 44 cm.
Conch Shell, A1-487a-F. no. 55. L. 44 cm.
Object Number 58-34-20/40959
Display Title Conch Shell, A1-487a-F. no. 55. L. 44 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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Shell
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Copan
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Chiapas
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Chiapas
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Worked Shell
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Mattapoisett Phase II
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Utilized Shell
Chichen Itza?
Image Not Available for 39 conch shells: Melonga bispinata Philippi, Trachycardium egmontianum Shutt, Fa
969-1-20/23616.1 39 conch shells: Melonga bispinata Philippi, Trachycardium egmontianum Shutt, Fa
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Utilized Shell
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Sculpture
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