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Object Number 50-46-10/37907
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell fragments, abalone
Classification
  • Shell
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Puebloan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Catron County / <City> / Site 616
Intrasite Area c; room 4; floor:cc; 15-152, 17-129:i
Additional Geographic Terms Mariana Mesa; Quemado vicinity
Materials Abalone
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 2 x 0.3 cm (7/8 x 13/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 50-46-10/37907; 1654
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles R. McGimsey III
Expedition Peabody Museum Upper Gila Expedition

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