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Object Number 33-100-30/183
Display Title Pierced shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell pendant, conical, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Venezuela / Carabobo / <County> / <City> / La Cabrera
Intrasite Burial 25; Los Tamarindos trench
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Valencia
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 1.9 x 1 cm (1 x 3/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-100-30/183; 3992

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