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Object Number 46-73-10/54697
Display Title Pebble, nodule, small, irregular, spherical; obsidian
Descriptions
Object Description Small, irregular/spherical pebble (nodule); obsidian. 2.2x2.2x1.6 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, obsidian, spherical nodule, chipped
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XVII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 1.9 x 1.7 cm (7/8 x 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54697/ 2851
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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Core
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Core
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