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Object Number 985-27-10/59055.8
Display Title Shell fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Shell fragment
Inventory Description Shell fragment
Classification
  • Shell
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • San Ildefonso
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Santa Fe County / San Ildefonso Pueblo / San Ildefonso Pueblo; Kiva
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 2.9 x 2.1 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59055.8 & 24469

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