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One way to show power and wealth during prehispanic times was by obtaining objects originated from distant locations. The shell objects found in the offering of the Casa del Mendrugo indicate a strong relationship of this site with human groups living in the Pacific coast, from which the species on display originated.

Details

  • Title: Shell ornament
  • Creator: unknow
  • Date Created: -2000/200
  • Location: Puebla de Zaragoza
  • Type: Ornamento, Concha Marina
  • Medium: Concha

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