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Object Number 34-159-30/735
Display Title Pierced shell bead (or whistle ?)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell bead, conical, perforated
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Venezuela / Aragua / <County> / <City> / Site A
Intrasite ca. 50 cm. deep, topsoil
Additional Geographic Terms San Mateo
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm (7/8 x 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-159-30/735

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