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Perforated shell beads, many burned or calcined, some with two holes, some tubular, some with copper staining, some with iron staining; perforated animal tooth; copper fragment
Perforated shell beads, many burned or calcined, some with two holes, some tubular, some with copper staining, some with iron staining; perforated animal tooth; copper fragment
Object Number 82-35-10/29739
Display Title Perforated shell beads, many burned or calcined, some with two holes, some tubular, some with copper staining, some with iron staining; perforated animal tooth; copper fragment
Descriptions
Inventory Description Perforated shell beads, many burned or calcined, some with two holes, some tubular, some with copper staining, some with iron staining; perforated animal tooth; copper fragment
Classification
  • Bead
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite Mound 3, altar
Additional Geographic Terms South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Materials Shell , Animal tooth , Copper , Ferrous metal
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 1.7 × 0.6 × 0.4 cm (11/16 × 1/4 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1 4x6 bag
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1882)
Collector Prof. Frederic Ward Putnam (1882)
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (1882)

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