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Object Number 17-6-30/C7898
Display Title Stone turtle amulet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, one unfinished bead, 1 turtle pendant chipped and polishe
Classification
  • Tubular Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico
Additional Geographic Terms Santa Anna Arecibo
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm (2 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C-7898

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