Shell, iridescent pendant with perforation, broken in two

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Object Number 46-73-10/89048.1

Display Title Shell, iridescent pendant with perforation, broken in two

Descriptions

Inventory Description Organic, shell, iridescent pendant with perforation, broken in two

Classification

Ornament

Department Archaeological

Culture

Salado Period

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Pueblo de las Canopas

Additional Geographic Terms Salado, Lower

Materials Shell

Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 1.1 x 0.1 cm (1/2 x 7/16 x 1/16 in.)

Quantity 2

Label on object 4409c; 46-73-10/52021

Provenance

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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	46-73-10/90757	Shell, bivalve fragments, iridescent interiors, possibly worked	Faunal Remain	Ciudad de la Mesa
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	46-73-10/57170	Piece of carved shell with perforation. 2.1 x .7 cm.	Utilized Shell	Los Muertos

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