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Object Number 38-28-30/4212
Display Title Collar, shell
Descriptions
Object Description Collar of shells (Marginella curta Sby.)--4-7 strand braids superimposed vertically, 1of maguey, 3 of 27 ply cotton; shells irregularly pierced near lip and bound to braid with two-ply cord;: S IV 1/#3 Gossypium spp. probably peruvianum Cav. Cotton - cordage identification
Inventory Description Ornament, braided fiber with shells attached, fragments
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paracas Necropolis
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Paracas / Paracas Necropolis
Intrasite Mummy bundle
Materials Shell, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 19.7 x 18.2 x 0.8 cm (7 3/4 x 7 3/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 13

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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Organic, shells, faunal remains
38-28-30/4212.1 Organic, shells, faunal remains
Faunal Remain
Paracas Necropolis
"guri "shell necklace, 3 yds
973-11-70/5289 "guri "shell necklace, 3 yds
Necklace
Papua New Guinea
Sling
46-77-30/9022 Sling
Woven Fiber
Huacho
Image Not Available for Sandal sole, vegetal fiber
46-77-30/6672 Sandal sole, vegetal fiber
Woven Fiber
Bandurria
Knotted net
38-10-30/1729 Knotted net
Woven Fiber
Peru
Fan?, feather
46-77-30/6465 Fan?, feather
Raw Material
Woven Fiber
Hacienda Macas
3 shells, Ficus ventricosa Sby.
51-25-20/20384 3 shells, Ficus ventricosa Sby.
Faunal Remain
Venado Beach
Shell and shell fragments; stones; chipped stone, flake; bone fragments, one burned; tooth fragments
974-5-10/52635 Shell and shell fragments; stones; chipped stone, flake; bone fragments, one burned; tooth fragments
Faunal Remain
Stone
Flake
Faunal Remain
Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Headband or sling
42-28-30/4511 Headband or sling
Woven Fiber
Vincha
Shells - "marginella virginiana" - from "pohatan, king of virginia's habit"
41-72-10/24408 Shells - "marginella virginiana" - from "pohatan, king of virginia's habit"
Bead
Virginia
Marginella sapotilla shells, Hinds (Univalves)
52-28-20/19457 Marginella sapotilla shells, Hinds (Univalves)
Faunal Remain
Monagrillo
Headband, weft-wrapping
46-77-30/9049 Headband, weft-wrapping
Woven Fiber
Huacho