Skip to main content
Image Not Available for Shell "plug"
Shell "plug"
Image Not Available for Shell "plug"
Object Number 97-44-20/C1817
Display Title Shell "plug"
Descriptions
Object Description Shell "plug"
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, solid cylinder, ends smoothed, one wider than other
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / La Paz / <County> / Travacillo / Excavation 4?
Intrasite Depth 10 ft.
Additional Geographic Terms Uloa River, bank of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm (7/8 x 9/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/1817

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
Shell nose plug
38-83-20/6193 Shell nose plug
Utilized Shell
Uaxactun
Clam shell nose plug - straight, pointed ends
40-12-70/1564 Clam shell nose plug - straight, pointed ends
Nose ornament
Bougainville Island
Image Not Available for Shell ear plugs
76-9-10/9869 Shell ear plugs
Utilized Shell
Turner's Mound
Shell lip plug
82-23-20/26505 Shell lip plug
Ornament
Jaina
Organic shell ear plug
01-16-10/57013 Organic shell ear plug
Ear Spool
Burial Mound
Wooden ear plug with shell inlay
46-77-30/6255 Wooden ear plug with shell inlay
Ear plug
Huacho
Wooden ear plug with shell inlays
46-77-30/6967 Wooden ear plug with shell inlays
Ear plug
Las Sorras
Wooden ear plug with shell inlay of human figure, turquoise eyes and +
42-12-30/3675 Wooden ear plug with shell inlay of human figure, turquoise eyes and +
Ear plug
Peru
Carved ivory ear plug with conical shell backing
10-38-70/76390.1 Carved ivory ear plug with conical shell backing
Ear plug
Earring
Marquesas Islands
Shell ear plug (?)
56-30-20/21169 Shell ear plug (?)
Ornament
Barton Ramie
Part of shell ear plug (?), showing paint attached
11-6-20/C5475 Part of shell ear plug (?), showing paint attached
Ear Spool
Holmul
Conus shell, with both ends smoothed off
46-73-10/57055 Conus shell, with both ends smoothed off
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos