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Object Number 33-100-30/297
Display Title 7 pierced shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, perforated, conical
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Venezuela / Carabobo / <County> / <City> / La Cabrera
Intrasite Burial 22; Los Tamarindos trench
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Valencia
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.1 x 2.1 x 1 cm (1 1/4 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 33-100-30/297

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