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Image Not Available for Worked conch.
Worked conch.
Image Not Available for Worked conch.
Object Number 69-10-10/2449.1
Display Title Worked conch.
Descriptions
Object Description Chisel made of shell.
Inventory Description Organic, shell adze fragment
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida / Miami-Dade County
Additional Geographic Terms Miami River; Florida, eastern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 9.2 x 5.5 x 1.3 cm (3 5/8 x 2 3/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object Miami E. F./ 2449

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