Skip to main content
Image Not Available for Fragment of very large conch shell, found in western temple, originally used as
Fragment of very large conch shell, found in western temple, originally used as
Image Not Available for Fragment of very large conch shell, found in western temple, originally used as
Object Number 46-73-10/88655
Display Title Fragment of very large conch shell, found in western temple, originally used as
Descriptions
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Las Acequias
Intrasite Western Temple
Additional Geographic Terms Salado, Lower
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)

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 Fragment of very large conch shell, found in western temple, originally used as
46-73-10/88656 Fragment of very large conch shell, found in western temple, originally used as
Las Acequias
Image Not Available for Fragment or very large pectunculus shell gorget, outside originally cut down for
46-73-10/90801 Fragment or very large pectunculus shell gorget, outside originally cut down for
Ciudad de la Mesa
Worked conch shell used in making 'moons' - round shell discs
24-9-10/94308 Worked conch shell used in making 'moons' - round shell discs
Worked Shell
Campbell Wampum Factory
Worked conch shell used in making beads
24-9-10/94299 Worked conch shell used in making beads
Utilized Shell
Campbell Wampum Factory
Conch shell used in worship
54-33-60/10323 Conch shell used in worship
Ornament
Assam
Fragments of conch shell discs all polished on one side
24-9-10/94310 Fragments of conch shell discs all polished on one side
Raw Material
Shell
Campbell Wampum Factory
Image Not Available for Sample, shell (conch); 39 conch shells: Melonga bispinata Philippi, Trachycardiu
969-1-20/23616.2 Sample, shell (conch); 39 conch shells: Melonga bispinata Philippi, Trachycardiu
Shell
Chichen Itza?
Image Not Available for Eastern conch shell; 2 quahog fragments; 8 miscellaneous shell fragments
977-54-10/57888 Eastern conch shell; 2 quahog fragments; 8 miscellaneous shell fragments
Mattapoisett Phase II
Conch shell beads finished, some broken and rejects
24-9-10/94303 Conch shell beads finished, some broken and rejects
Worked Shell
Campbell Wampum Factory
Conch shell cut and worked roughly in shape of beads
24-9-10/94300 Conch shell cut and worked roughly in shape of beads
Utilized Shell
Campbell Wampum Factory
Conch shells (strombus gigas)
24-9-10/94298 Conch shells (strombus gigas)
Utilized Shell
Campbell Wampum Factory
Conch shells
11-39-20/C5751 Conch shells
Faunal Remain
Placeres del Oro