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Image Not Available for Organic shell bead, carved bird head, duck?, perforated
Organic shell bead, carved bird head, duck?, perforated
Image Not Available for Organic shell bead, carved bird head, duck?, perforated
Object Number 28-1-20/C10482.1
Display Title Organic shell bead, carved bird head, duck?, perforated
Descriptions
Object Description Amulet (effigy), shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell bead, carved bird head, duck?, perforated
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.6 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm (5/8 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C10482

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