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Object Number 976-42-30/11367
Display Title Shell, drilled
Descriptions
Object Description Shell with drilled hole
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized shell, perforated through center
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Preceramic Cotton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Lima / Pampa
Intrasite F#1
Additional Geographic Terms Ancon-Chillon; Central Coast
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 1.4 x 0.2 cm (1/2 x 9/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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