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Object Number 08-33-30/73842
Display Title Two of a lot of ornamented shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, 2, carved shells, 2 perfs, many circular holes, metal
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Trujillo Province / Trujillo / Site F
Intrasite Grave 33
Additional Geographic Terms Huaca de la Luna, foot of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm (1 5/16 x 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 73842

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