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Object Number 46-73-10/56978
Display Title Pieces of worked glycymeris shell
Descriptions
Object Description Pieces of worked glycymeris shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, worked, bivalve rim fragments, one polished
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 2.3 x 0.5 cm (1 7/8 x 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 3040/ 46-73-10/56978
Provenance
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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Fragment of glycymeris? shell with perforation in umbo.
46-73-10/57148 Fragment of glycymeris? shell with perforation in umbo.
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Piece of worked glycymeris shell (bracelet) - 7.0 cm. diameter
46-73-10/56980 Piece of worked glycymeris shell (bracelet) - 7.0 cm. diameter
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Fragments of glycymeris shell--possibly parts of bracelets, surfaces and edges s
46-73-10/57139 Fragments of glycymeris shell--possibly parts of bracelets, surfaces and edges s
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Fragment of glycymeris shell with umbo and side edges of shell remaining. 8.4 x
46-73-10/57114 Fragment of glycymeris shell with umbo and side edges of shell remaining. 8.4 x
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Pieces of worked glycymeris (?) shell
46-73-10/56977 Pieces of worked glycymeris (?) shell
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Fragments of glycymeris shell.
46-73-10/57149 Fragments of glycymeris shell.
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Pieces of worked glycymeris shell
46-73-10/56976 Pieces of worked glycymeris shell
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Pieces of worked glycymeris shell, worked
46-73-10/56975 Pieces of worked glycymeris shell, worked
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Worked glycymeris shell, center of back removed, perforation on umbonal region -
46-73-10/56984 Worked glycymeris shell, center of back removed, perforation on umbonal region -
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Worked glycymeris shell, perforation on one side - length 10.2 cm.
46-73-10/56992 Worked glycymeris shell, perforation on one side - length 10.2 cm.
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Pieces of worked glycymeris shell
46-73-10/56981 Pieces of worked glycymeris shell
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Piece of worked glycymeris shell
46-73-10/56979 Piece of worked glycymeris shell
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos