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Fragment of lower human jaw with 3 false teeth of shell
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Object Number 2004.24.14072
Display Title Fragment of lower human jaw with 3 false teeth of shell
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of lower human jaw with 3 false teeth of shell. Honduras: Playa de los Muertos, Ulloa Valley. 5 x 7. Cat. No.: 33-19-20/254. Photograph by F. P. Orchard. 1935. Maya Culture. Collected by Dr. and Mrs. Wilson Popenoe. S9750 Xray
Keywords
  • Human Remains
  • Archaeological
  • Studio
Subject
  • Teeth
  • Mandible
  • Bone
  • Shell
  • Fake
  • Jaw
  • Fragment
  • Human
  • False
Department Photographic
Date 1935
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Yoro / <County> / <City> / Playa de los Muertos
Additional Geographic Terms Ulua River Valley
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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