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Object Number 46-73-10/57059
Display Title Glycymeris shells - whole - larger: 5.8 x 6.0 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description Glycymeris shells - whole - larger: 5.8 x 6.0 cm.
Inventory Description Organic, shell, bivalve, possibly worked
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin VII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 5.9 x 0.4 cm (2 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object Muertos; V; 2680c; 46-73-10/57059
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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Glycymeris shell bracelets, all with perforation in umbo - largest: 5.8 x 6.0 cm
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Ornament
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Glycymeris shell bracelet, with perforation in umbo - 6.0 x 6.2 cm.
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Utilized Shell
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Ornament
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46-73-10/56996 Worked glycymeris shells, edges smoothed, backs flattened, 2 with perforations o
Utilized Shell
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Ornament
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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46-73-10/56995 Worked glycymeris shells, edges smoothed, perforations on umbonal region - 4.0 a
Utilized Shell
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Glycymeris shells with surfaces worn, smooth, all with perforations in umbo - 2.
46-73-10/57010 Glycymeris shells with surfaces worn, smooth, all with perforations in umbo - 2.
Ornament
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Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbonal region, all worn on exterior surf
46-73-10/57005 Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbonal region, all worn on exterior surf
Utilized Shell
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Glycymeris shells with surfaces worn, smooth, all with perforations in umbo - 2.
46-73-10/57010B Glycymeris shells with surfaces worn, smooth, all with perforations in umbo - 2.
Ornament
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