Hohokam Shell Bracelet

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ca. 1000 AD .625" H x 4.125" x 3.75" D + 10" Hand Crafted from Polished Shell Excellent Condition Hohokam shell bracelets are iconic artifacts from the Hohokam culture, an ancient Indigenous civilization that thrived in what is now central and southern Arizona from approximately AD 1 to 1450. These bracelets represent sophisticated craftsmanship, extensive trade networks, and cultural significance, setting the Hohokam apart from neighboring groups like the Ancestral Puebloans or Mogollon. They were not just decorative items but symbols of status, identity, and possibly ritual importance, worn by people of all ages—from children to adults. Provenance: From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California Show more