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Object Number 2004.24.30837
Display Title Claw-shaped bone (tapir humerus)
Descriptions
Object Description Organic, bone piece carved in shape of bird's claw. Cenote. Pl. 150
Classification
  • Photographic
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Cenote
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)
Quantity 1

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