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Object Number 46-73-10/54702
Display Title Flake, worked on both dorsal & ventral faces; obsidian
Descriptions
Object Description Flake worked on both dorsal and ventral faces; obsidian. 2.4x2.6x1.1 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, obsidian flake, 1 face worked, 1 face unworked
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin II
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 2.5 x 1.1 cm (1 x 1 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54702/ 2563
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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Flake, core fragment, one side of pebble removed by flaking; flaked obsidian
46-73-10/54696 Flake, core fragment, one side of pebble removed by flaking; flaked obsidian
Chipped Stone
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Flake, probable core-rejuvenation flake; flaked obsidian
46-73-10/54487 Flake, probable core-rejuvenation flake; flaked obsidian
Chipping debris
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Image Not Available for Retouched flake. off pebble, ventral surface worked. flakes removed. slight dull
46-73-10/53793 Retouched flake. off pebble, ventral surface worked. flakes removed. slight dull
Core
Los Muertos
Irregular-spherical piece of obsidian. multifaceted.
46-73-10/54701 Irregular-spherical piece of obsidian. multifaceted.
Chipped Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible anvil. ovoid, large cobble with two flat faces. both faces exhibit a fe
46-73-10/54065 Possible anvil. ovoid, large cobble with two flat faces. both faces exhibit a fe
Mortar
Los Muertos
Core, small, unifacial flaking from 1 platform (may be recent); flaked obsidian;
46-73-10/54695 Core, small, unifacial flaking from 1 platform (may be recent); flaked obsidian;
Core
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Ovoid retouched flake; probably unused; retouch on proximal end of ventral surfa
46-73-10/53546 Ovoid retouched flake; probably unused; retouch on proximal end of ventral surfa
Scraper
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. nearly discoidal pebble. both convex faces exhibit smo
46-73-10/54014 Possible smoothing stone. nearly discoidal pebble. both convex faces exhibit smo
Pecking stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone or mano. ovoid. two worn faces--slightly convex. both ends & 1 f
46-73-10/53965 Smoothing stone or mano. ovoid. two worn faces--slightly convex. both ends & 1 f
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Mano or smoothing stone; thick ovoid cobble; both convex faces exhibit smoothing
46-73-10/53907 Mano or smoothing stone; thick ovoid cobble; both convex faces exhibit smoothing
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. ovoid, thick. ends pecked & rounded. both faces exhibit areas o
46-73-10/53974 Smoothing stone. ovoid, thick. ends pecked & rounded. both faces exhibit areas o
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone; ovoid cobble; part of periphery & both convex faces ex
46-73-10/53914 Possible smoothing stone; ovoid cobble; part of periphery & both convex faces ex
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos