Pig Femur (1986.008.2663) by The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum on Sketchfab

Pig Femur

Physical Object

Accession Number1986.008.2663

VesselNuestra Señora de Atocha (1622)

Materials

DescriptionPig femur from the 1622 galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha. This is one of many animal bones recovered from the shipwreck. It likely represents a cut of salted meat carried on the galleon.