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Object Number
46-73-10/57004
Display Title
Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbonal region, larger shell worn smooth
Descriptions
Object Description
Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbonal region, larger shell worn smooth on exterior surface and interior edge - larger: 1.8 x 1.7 cm.
Inventory Description
Organic, shell ornament, bivalves with perforation at hinge
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin XIV
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 1.8 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm (11/16 x 3/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
2499
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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