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Pearl shell discs, peforated
Pearl shell discs, peforated
Object Number 03-24-20/C3595
Display Title Pearl shell discs, peforated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell gorgets, large perforation in center.
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 8.2 x 1.3 cm (3 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object C3595
Provenance
Collector William Niven (01/01/1897)
Donor Mary L. Ware (01/01/1903)

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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Image Not Available for Pearl shell discs
03-24-20/C3594 Pearl shell discs
Ornament
Guerrero
Image Not Available for 2 mother of pearl discs
49-17-50/7686 2 mother of pearl discs
Ornament
Abu Geili
Wooden head or neck ornament inlaid with discs of mother-of-pearl
99-12-70/53778 Wooden head or neck ornament inlaid with discs of mother-of-pearl
Ornament
French Polynesia
Worked shell, bivalve, peforated
63-4-10/40527 Worked shell, bivalve, peforated
Utilized Shell
Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
Wooden head or neck ornament inlaid with discs of mother-of-pearl
2004.24.14404 Wooden head or neck ornament inlaid with discs of mother-of-pearl
Tuamotu
Double-pointed implement once inlaid with discs of mother-of-pearl
99-12-70/53777 Double-pointed implement once inlaid with discs of mother-of-pearl
Tools
French Polynesia
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 Peforated shell.
01-38-10/67738 Peforated shell.
Madisonville
Rectangular flat shell discs, pierced twice (5)
34-159-30/901 Rectangular flat shell discs, pierced twice (5)
Ornament
Carabobo
Rectangular flat shell discs, pierced twice (5)
34-159-30/901.1 Rectangular flat shell discs, pierced twice (5)
Ornament
Carabobo
Image Not Available for Shell eye with mother of pearl pupil
00-35-20/C2719 Shell eye with mother of pearl pupil
Shell
Chichen Itza
Image Not Available for Shell discs.
04-57-10/64619 Shell discs.
Utilized Shell
Collier County