General
General
Object Auto ID
24500
Alternate Codes
objectautoid_sahrisv1_32600
Common Name
Ostrich Eggshell and Beads
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

The ostrich eggshell and bead collection from the 2014-2016 excavations at Grassridge Rockshelter. This collection will be quantified during the proposed analysis, and is described in the attached catalogue.

Current Owner/Responsible Custodian
Albany Museum - Archaeology
Description
Material Types
Shell
Distinguishing Features

Ostrich eggshell fragments and beads, and marine shell beads. 

Measurement Type Unit Value
History
Object Age Comment
From layers dated ~6,000 to 7,000 years ago, and 10,000 years ago.
Geological Period
Quaternary
Maker Comment
Indigenous hunter-gatherers
Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
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