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Object Number 2008.1.160
Display Title Shell pendant
Descriptions
Object Description Shell pendant
Inventory Description Organic, shell, ornament, oblong, flat, one perforation
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 0.9 x 0.2 cm (1 1/4 x 3/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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