Skip to main content
Object Number 34-159-30/892
Display Title Pierced shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell bead, conical, perforated
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Venezuela / Carabobo
Intrasite Los Tamarindos trench, found near middle of urn 6.
Additional Geographic Terms La Cabrera; Lake Valencia
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.9 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm (1 1/8 x 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-159-30/892

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
Pierced shell bead (or whistle ?)
34-159-30/735 Pierced shell bead (or whistle ?)
Bead
Site A
Pierced shell
33-100-30/314 Pierced shell
Bead
La Cabrera
Pierced shell
33-100-30/193 Pierced shell
Bead
La Cabrera
Pierced shells (1 lot)
14-63-50/B508 Pierced shells (1 lot)
Bead
Egypt
Pierced shells
14-63-50/B574 Pierced shells
Bead
Egypt
Shells, pierced
14-63-50/B505 Shells, pierced
Bead
Egypt
Pierced shells (1 lot)
14-63-50/B509 Pierced shells (1 lot)
Bead
Egypt
Half pierced shell bead
34-159-30/883 Half pierced shell bead
Bead
Carabobo
Pierced shell
33-100-30/191 Pierced shell
Bead
La Cabrera
Pierced shells and 2 glazed beads
15-12-50/B1421 Pierced shells and 2 glazed beads
Bead
Kerma
Pierced shell bead
34-159-30/889 Pierced shell bead
Ornament
Carabobo
3 pierced shells
33-100-30/179 3 pierced shells
Ornament
La Cabrera