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1919.59.226.29

Shell bead

1919.59.226.29

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Collection type
Object
Description
Shell bead
Long description
Single white tubular Dentalium shell bead, contained in a small glass bottle with a cork stopper. [N.B. 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 18/7/2005]
Geographical reference
Peru
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Peru
Lima Region Ancon Necropolis of Ancon unnamed site of grave
Date
Date collected
By 1919
Acquisition information
Donated: 1919
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Dentalium Shell, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 60 mm bottle, Length: max 20 mm bead
Object numbers
Accession number: 1919.59.226.29

Search terms: Bead, Death, Religion, Grave Good

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