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Object Number 44-31-30/4295
Display Title Mosaic-patterned shell bracelet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, bracelet, mosaic patterned, strung with cotton string
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Vilcoshuaura; Huara, about 10 km inland east of
Materials Shell, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 3.5 x 0.7 cm (7 1/16 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-31-30/4295

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