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Object Number 46-73-10/57003
Display Title Glycymeris shells, 4 with perforations in umbonal region, one with evidence of r
Descriptions
Object Description Glycymeris shells, 4 with perforations in umbonal region, one with evidence of red pigment - surfaces worn on several shells - largest: 2.4 x 2.1 cm.
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized shell, worked, bivalve, four w/ perforations at hinges
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXI
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.1 x 2.4 x 0.2 cm (13/16 x 15/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 2924c; 46-73-10
Provenance
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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5 glycymeris shells, all with perforations in umbonal region, surfaces chipped a
46-73-10/57007 5 glycymeris shells, all with perforations in umbonal region, surfaces chipped a
Ornament
Los Muertos
Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbonal region, all worn on exterior surf
46-73-10/57005 Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbonal region, all worn on exterior surf
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
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46-73-10/57006 Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbonal region, surfaces slightly worn -
Ornament
Los Muertos
Worked glycymeris shells, edges smoothed, perforations on umbonal region - 4.0 a
46-73-10/56995 Worked glycymeris shells, edges smoothed, perforations on umbonal region - 4.0 a
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbonal region, larger shell worn smooth
46-73-10/57004 Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbonal region, larger shell worn smooth
Ornament
Los Muertos
Worked glycymeris shell, smoothed back, perforation on umbonal region - length:
46-73-10/56993 Worked glycymeris shell, smoothed back, perforation on umbonal region - length:
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Worked glycymeris shell, center of back removed, perforation on umbonal region -
46-73-10/56984 Worked glycymeris shell, center of back removed, perforation on umbonal region -
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Worked glycymeris shell, center removed, perforation on umbonal region - 4.0 x 4
46-73-10/56982 Worked glycymeris shell, center removed, perforation on umbonal region - 4.0 x 4
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Worked glycymeris shell, center removed, perforation on umbonal region - 4.8 x 4
46-73-10/56983 Worked glycymeris shell, center removed, perforation on umbonal region - 4.8 x 4
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Small glycymeris shell with portion of back removed, perforation on umbonal regi
46-73-10/56985 Small glycymeris shell with portion of back removed, perforation on umbonal regi
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Glycymeris shells with surfaces worn, smooth, all with perforations in umbo - 2.
46-73-10/57010 Glycymeris shells with surfaces worn, smooth, all with perforations in umbo - 2.
Ornament
Los Muertos
Glycymeris shells, both with perforations in umbo and worn surfaces - sizes: 1.9
46-73-10/57009A Glycymeris shells, both with perforations in umbo and worn surfaces - sizes: 1.9
Ornament
Los Muertos