Skip to main content
Object Number 46-73-10/57141
Display Title Fragment of shell bracelet, surface and edges smoothed, glycymeris. dia.: 8.2 c
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of shell bracelet, surface and edges smoothed, glycymeris. dia.: 8.2 cm.
Inventory Description Organic, shell, worked, bivalve rim fragment, possibly incised
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: 8.3 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm (3 1/4 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object XXI/ 2921c/ 46-73-10/57141
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)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Fragments of shell bracelet, surface and edges smoothed, glycymeris.
46-73-10/57140 Fragments of shell bracelet, surface and edges smoothed, glycymeris.
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
Glycymeris shell bracelets, both with perforations in umbo - larger: 5.5 x 5.7 c
46-73-10/57088 Glycymeris shell bracelets, both with perforations in umbo - larger: 5.5 x 5.7 c
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Worked glycymeris shells, edges smoothed, perforations on umbonal region - 4.0 a
46-73-10/56995 Worked glycymeris shells, edges smoothed, perforations on umbonal region - 4.0 a
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Worked glycymeris shells, edges smoothed, backs flattened, 2 with perforations o
46-73-10/56996 Worked glycymeris shells, edges smoothed, backs flattened, 2 with perforations o
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Fragments of glycymeris shell bracelets - ranges: length, 1.4, diameter, 5.5, th
46-73-10/56947 Fragments of glycymeris shell bracelets - ranges: length, 1.4, diameter, 5.5, th
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbo, edges chipped and surfaces worn - l
46-73-10/57008 Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbo, edges chipped and surfaces worn - l
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
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 bracelets from glycymeris shell - 2 with perforations in umbo, 1 wi
46-73-10/57035 Fragments of bracelets from glycymeris shell - 2 with perforations in umbo, 1 wi
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Bracelet fragments of glycymeris shell, 43 of which have perforations in the umb
46-73-10/57073 Bracelet fragments of glycymeris shell, 43 of which have perforations in the umb
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Fragments of glycymeris shell - probably from bracelets (catalogue)
46-73-10/57091 Fragments of glycymeris shell - probably from bracelets (catalogue)
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos