Pendant, Shell Item Number: 5650 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Small tooth used as charm.* Perforated canine of a carnivore (dog?). Broken along perforation. Previously called an amulet (6/95). *Information is from the original accession ledger.

Geographical Search Terms

Pacific Northwest Plateau Western United States

Credit Line

Purchase from Dr. R. E. Stewart

Item History

What

Name
Pendant, Shell
Identification Number
5650
Type of Item
shell pendant
Material
tooth
Manufacturing Technique
perforated
Overall
length 3.9 cm, width 1.3 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 2.9 g

Who

Field Collector
Dr. R.E. Stewart

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on November 8, 1905

Other

Accession Number
40
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Excavated By
Stewart, Dr. R. E.
Object Category
Shell
Object Sub Category
Shell, Modified