Spondylus Shell

CG2017-2-175

From: Peru | Chira Valley

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number CG2017-2-175
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru | Chira Valley
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Spondylus Shell
Description

2 halves forming a spondylus shell or spiny oyster shell. Writing inside suggests it's from the Chira Valley and the word "Scott" may indicate it's donated by Samuel Mathewson Scott.

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