Skip to main content
Object Number 32-61-30/F896.1
Display Title Shell ornaments for clothing
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, tabular with notched sides and perforations
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Tairona
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Additional Geographic Terms Santa Marta
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm (1/2 x 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object F896

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Shell ornaments for clothing
32-61-30/F896 Shell ornaments for clothing
Ornament
Colombia
Organic shell ornaments, 1 circular, 1 with 5 points, both with multiple perfora
2001.1.379 Organic shell ornaments, 1 circular, 1 with 5 points, both with multiple perfora
Ornament
California
Broken shell ornaments
19-35-20/C8547 Broken shell ornaments
Ornament
Copan
Organic, shell ornaments, tubular with generally faceted sides, perforated
46-77-30/6421.2 Organic, shell ornaments, tubular with generally faceted sides, perforated
Ornament
Peru
Shell ornaments
08-33-30/73837 Shell ornaments
Ornament
Site F
Ornaments, shell
47-13-50/6976 Ornaments, shell
Ornament
Jebel Moya
Image Not Available for Fragments of worked shell ornaments
11-6-20/C5569 Fragments of worked shell ornaments
Ornament
Holmul
Image Not Available for Polished ornaments
93-25-10/90620 Polished ornaments
Ornament
Hopewell Mound Group
Shell ear ornaments
23-7-10/A5637 Shell ear ornaments
Ornament
Poncho House
Organic shell ornaments, perforated
80-20-10/22340 Organic shell ornaments, perforated
Ornament
Rose Mound; Arkansas State # 3CS27
Perforated shell ornaments
11-6-20/C5510 Perforated shell ornaments
Ornament
Holmul
Fragments of worked shell ornaments
11-6-20/C5483 Fragments of worked shell ornaments
Ornament
Holmul