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Object Number 27-11-10/96606
Display Title Turtle shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized turtle shells, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Dona Ana County / <City> / Chavez Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Los Cruces, 10 miles Northwest of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 8 x 3 cm (2 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 96606

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