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Image Not Available for Smoothing or pecking stone. irregular cobble. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 surface
Smoothing or pecking stone. irregular cobble. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 surface
Image Not Available for Smoothing or pecking stone. irregular cobble. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 surface
Object Number 46-73-10/54334
Display Title Smoothing or pecking stone. irregular cobble. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 surface
Descriptions
Object Description Smoothing or pecking stone. irregular cobble. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 surface exhibits polished facets. dioritic. 9.8 x 6.1 x 3.7 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, irregular shape, one end pecked, 2 faces worn smooth
Classification
  • Polishing stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin I
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.9 x 6.9 x 3.7 cm (3 7/8 x 2 11/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54334/ I
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)

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