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Object Number 46-73-10/54528
Display Title Nodule, nearly spherical; obsidian;
Descriptions
Object Description Nodule; nearly spherical; obsidian. 2.8x2.7x2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone obsidian nodule, semi spherical, possibly slightly polished
Classification
  • Archaeological
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin III
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 2.6 x 2 cm (1 x 1 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54528/ 2619
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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