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Object Number
46-73-10/57003
Display Title
Glycymeris shells, 4 with perforations in umbonal region, one with evidence of r
Descriptions
Object Description
Glycymeris shells, 4 with perforations in umbonal region, one with evidence of red pigment - surfaces worn on several shells - largest: 2.4 x 2.1 cm.
Inventory Description
Organic, shell, utilized shell, worked, bivalve, four w/ perforations at hinges
Classification
- Utilized Shell
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin XXI
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 2.1 x 2.4 x 0.2 cm (13/16 x 15/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
7
Label on object
2924c; 46-73-10
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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