Accession No
1956.215 C
Description
Triangular section of conch shell, possibly a pendant, cut from the outer whorl. Of concavo-convex form, it has three drilled holes at the wide end, tapering to a narrow rounded end of scoop shape.
Place
Americas; North America; Mexico; Puebla; Metlaltoyuca; Palma Real de Adentro
Period
?Early Postclassic Huastec
Source
Wright Barker, Reginald [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Cultural Affliation
Material
Conch Shell
Local Term
Measurements
160mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
'Palma Real de Adentro Metlaltoyuca, Pue. Mexico' written in black ink on object.
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna
Description (Physical description)
B -D: Long, comparatively narrow sectors cut from outer whorl of a large conch shell, pierced with 3 holes for suspension at the top.
Event Date 1956
Author: maa
Context (Analysis)
Examined by Jeffrey Wilkerson in September 1982: 'Pendants, early postclassic'
Event Date 9/1982
Author: maa
Context (Display)
Exhibited: Maudslay Gallery, Display Drawer G6, until 1985.
Event Date 1985
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Triangular section of conch shell, possibly a pendant, cut from the outer whorl. Of concavo-convex form, it has three drilled holes at the wide end, tapering to a narrow rounded end of scoop shape.
Event Date 31/1/2025
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:323830
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