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Object Number 46-77-30/5962.2
Display Title Miscellaneous carved shell ornaments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell beads and pendants, irregular shapes
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Trujillo Province / Trujillo / Hacienda Casa Grande
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast; Chicama Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 9.4 x 2.7 x 2.6 cm (3 11/16 x 1 1/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 13
Label on object 46-77-30/5962.2

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