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Object Number 94-57-10/R1696
Display Title Shell ornament
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, flat disc, notched edge, 5 perforations
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.7 x 2.8 x 0.2 cm (1 1/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R/1696
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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