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Object Number 51-32-70/3325
Display Title Baler Shell pendant
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, oblong, perforated one end
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Queensland / North West Queensland / Normanton
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 11.9 x 0.7 cm (1 15/16 x 4 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-32-70/3325
Provenance
Collector Peabody Museum South Australian Expedition (06/26/1951)
Collector Dr. Joseph B. Birdsell (06/26/1951)
Collector N.B. Tindale (06/26/1951)

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