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Shell fragments--some with evidence of working.
Shell fragments--some with evidence of working.
Object Number 46-73-10/57153
Display Title Shell fragments--some with evidence of working.
Descriptions
Object Description Shell fragments--some with evidence of working.
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, bivalve fragments, worked, three of which perforated a
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: 5.2 x 3.3 x 0.7 cm (2 1/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 2920/ 46-73-10/57153
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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Fragment of pecten excavatus shell - evidence of perforation near top of shell,
46-73-10/56964 Fragment of pecten excavatus shell - evidence of perforation near top of shell,
Utilized Shell
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Glycymeris shells, 4 with perforations in umbonal region, one with evidence of r
46-73-10/57003 Glycymeris shells, 4 with perforations in umbonal region, one with evidence of r
Utilized Shell
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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
Pieces of worked glycymeris shell, worked
46-73-10/56975 Pieces of worked glycymeris shell, worked
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Shell fragments, some worked - glycymeris shell
46-73-10/57045 Shell fragments, some worked - glycymeris shell
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Shell, bivalve rim fragments, worked, some with perforated hinges
46-73-10/90763 Shell, bivalve rim fragments, worked, some with perforated hinges
Utilized Shell
Ciudad de la Mesa
Glycymeris shell - complete - 4.4 x 4.4 cm.
46-73-10/57062 Glycymeris shell - complete - 4.4 x 4.4 cm.
Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
Shell, worked bivalve rim fragments, some with hinge
46-73-10/89011 Shell, worked bivalve rim fragments, some with hinge
Utilized Shell
Pueblo de las Canopas
Shell,worked bivalve rim fragments, some with hinge perforation
46-73-10/89013 Shell,worked bivalve rim fragments, some with hinge perforation
Utilized Shell
Pueblo de las Canopas
Shell, bivalve fragments, possibly worked, some burned
46-73-10/89152 Shell, bivalve fragments, possibly worked, some burned
Utilized Shell
Los Hornos
Shell, bivalve rim fragments, some with hinges, some perforated
46-73-10/89158 Shell, bivalve rim fragments, some with hinges, some perforated
Utilized Shell
Los Hornos
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