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Object Number 46-73-10/57086
Display Title Conus shells, both with spire complete removed
Descriptions
Object Description Conus shells, both with spire complete removed
Inventory Description Organic, shells, utilized, univalve, perforated tips
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm (1 x 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 46-73-10/57086
Provenance
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)

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