Skip to main content
Shell fragment, burned, possibly worked
Shell fragment, burned, possibly worked
Object Number 46-73-10/96364
Display Title Shell fragment, burned, possibly worked
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell fragment, burned, possibly worked
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 4.7 x 1.6 cm (1 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/96364

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, bivalve, possibly burned
46-73-10/90303 Shell, bivalve, possibly burned
Shell
Los Hornos
Shell, bivalve fragments, worked, possibly burned
46-73-10/90764 Shell, bivalve fragments, worked, possibly burned
Utilized Shell
Ciudad de la Mesa
Shell, bivalve fragments, possibly worked, some burned
46-73-10/89152 Shell, bivalve fragments, possibly worked, some burned
Utilized Shell
Los Hornos
Halves of cardium? shells, one burned.
46-73-10/57206 Halves of cardium? shells, one burned.
Shell
Los Muertos
Organic, worked animal bone, metapodial fragment, possible scraper or beamer; worked animal bone awl fragment; animal bones and fragments; animal tooth; worked antler fragment, hollowed; gastropod shells; bivalve shell fragment; worked bivalve shell fragments, two perforated; burned corn kernals; chipped stone, flakes; biface fragments; projectile points, triangular; projectile point, leaf-shaped; projectile point, lanceolate; scraper
999-22-10/77677 Organic, worked animal bone, metapodial fragment, possible scraper or beamer; worked animal bone awl fragment; animal bones and fragments; animal tooth; worked antler fragment, hollowed; gastropod shells; bivalve shell fragment; worked bivalve shell fragments, two perforated; burned corn kernals; chipped stone, flakes; biface fragments; projectile points, triangular; projectile point, leaf-shaped; projectile point, lanceolate; scraper
Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
Perforator
Utilized bone
Triangular Projectile Point
Corn
Leaf-shaped Projectile Point
Biface
Flake
Scraper
Lanceolate Projectile Point
Utilized Shell
Charred Floral Remain
Utilized Antler
Hahn's Field
Shell fragment, decorative (carved or painted) design, possibly burned
46-73-10/88700 Shell fragment, decorative (carved or painted) design, possibly burned
Utilized Shell
Las Acequias
Animal bone fragments, some burned and calcined; worked animal bone fragments, burned; shell fragments, burned; impressed clay fragments
63-4-10/52544a Animal bone fragments, some burned and calcined; worked animal bone fragments, burned; shell fragments, burned; impressed clay fragments
Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
Utilized bone
Clay
Johnson Turpin Ancient Cemetery; Ohio State Site # 33HA699
Animal bones and bone fragments, burned and calcined; burned and perforated animal claw fragment; worked shell fragment; stone
974-5-10/52605 Animal bones and bone fragments, burned and calcined; burned and perforated animal claw fragment; worked shell fragment; stone
Ornament
Worked Shell
Stone
Faunal Remain
Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Mother of pearl beads, round and pointed, three strung on wire; shell beads, round, burned; unidentified object, possibly bone
82-35-10/29764 Mother of pearl beads, round and pointed, three strung on wire; shell beads, round, burned; unidentified object, possibly bone
Ornament
Bead
Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Shell fragment, possibly oyster
2011.14.11 Shell fragment, possibly oyster
Shell
Harvard Yard
Shell fragment, pearly white, possibly from food production
2005.17.195 Shell fragment, pearly white, possibly from food production
Shell
Massachusetts Hall
Organic, worked antler fragments, some tines, some hollowed at one end; antler fragment; worked antler cylinders; animal bone fragments; worked animal bone fragment, possible perforator; worked bird bone fragment, cut and polished, possibly incised; rodent teeth fragments; animal tooth, likely bear; gastropod shell; some fragments crossmend
999-22-10/77625 Organic, worked antler fragments, some tines, some hollowed at one end; antler fragment; worked antler cylinders; animal bone fragments; worked animal bone fragment, possible perforator; worked bird bone fragment, cut and polished, possibly incised; rodent teeth fragments; animal tooth, likely bear; gastropod shell; some fragments crossmend
Faunal Remain
Utilized Antler
Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
Utilized bone
Hahn's Field