Skip to main content
Image Not Available for Shells with holes.
Shells with holes.
Image Not Available for Shells with holes.
Object Number 04-57-10/64611
Display Title Shells with holes.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, conch type shells, with perforations
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida / Collier County
Additional Geographic Terms Marco Island, or vicinity of; Ten Thousand Islands, second northernmost key of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 18.5 x 10.5 x 8.7 cm (7 5/16 x 4 1/8 x 3 7/16 in.)
Quantity 10
Label on object 64611

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
Image Not Available for Shell with holes.
06-17-10/65902 Shell with holes.
Utilized Shell
Collier County
conch with 4 holes
999-22-10/85659 conch with 4 holes
Utilized Shell
Chokoloskee Key
Shell with 3 holes
81-28-20/24689 Shell with 3 holes
Utilized Shell
Cholula
Cut shells - together form a cone-shaped object; both have 2 holes on +
42-12-30/3622 Cut shells - together form a cone-shaped object; both have 2 holes on +
Ornament
Peru
Image Not Available for 39 conch shells: Melonga bispinata Philippi, Trachycardium egmontianum Shutt, Fa
969-1-20/23616 39 conch shells: Melonga bispinata Philippi, Trachycardium egmontianum Shutt, Fa
Utilized Shell
Chichen Itza?
26 very small univalve shells, with holes- broken
38-83-20/6037 26 very small univalve shells, with holes- broken
Bead
Kaminaljuyu
Image Not Available for 39 conch shells: Melonga bispinata Philippi, Trachycardium egmontianum Shutt, Fa
969-1-20/23616.1 39 conch shells: Melonga bispinata Philippi, Trachycardium egmontianum Shutt, Fa
Utilized Shell
Chichen Itza?
2 complete pecten shells, 1 fragment of pecten shell, all with perforations in u
46-73-10/57013 2 complete pecten shells, 1 fragment of pecten shell, all with perforations in u
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Glycymeris shells, 4 with perforations in umbonal region, one with evidence of r
46-73-10/57003 Glycymeris shells, 4 with perforations in umbonal region, one with evidence of r
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Shell, univalvular shells, two with perforations near top
46-73-10/89306 Shell, univalvular shells, two with perforations near top
Utilized Shell
Los Guanacos
Shells: 8 whole nassarius; 13 olivella, 7 without spires, 2 perforated near spir
46-73-10/57096 Shells: 8 whole nassarius; 13 olivella, 7 without spires, 2 perforated near spir
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Cerithium stercus muscarum shells, complete, all with perforations near mouth
46-73-10/57097.1 Cerithium stercus muscarum shells, complete, all with perforations near mouth
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos