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Incised shell fragments, human form
Incised shell fragments, human form
Object Number 58-34-20/39472
Display Title Incised shell fragments, human form
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of shell incised to form face
Subject
  • Artifact
  • Shell
  • Effigy
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Tzeltun

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