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Chiton shells; body used as source of food. Sometimes referred to as "gumshoes."
Chiton shells; body used as source of food. Sometimes referred to as "gumshoes."
Object Number 974-53-10/52527A
Display Title Chiton shells; body used as source of food. Sometimes referred to as "gumshoes."
Descriptions
Object Description Chiton shells; chitons (the body) are used as a source of food, and sometimes are referred to as "gumshoes" because of their tough quality.
Inventory Description Shells, packed in poly bag
Classification
  • Shell
Department Ethnographic
Date 1973
Culture
  • Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Additional Geographic Terms Alaska, Southeastern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm (1 x 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 14
Label on object 974-53-10/52527A
Provenance
Collector Thomas C. Ballantyne (1973)
Donor Thomas C. Ballantyne (November, 1974)

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