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Fragments of worked shell
Fragments of worked shell
Object Number 11-6-20/C5472.1
Display Title Fragments of worked shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized fragments
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Skeleton 3, Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 3.7 x 0.6 cm (1 5/8 x 1 7/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object C5472

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