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Object Number
46-73-10/44379
Display Title
Possible smoothing stone. elongated, tear-shaped, large pebble. red stone. 6.4 x
Descriptions
Object Description
Possible smoothing stone. elongated, tear-shaped, large pebble. red stone. 6.4 x 2.2 x 2.1 cm.; Pottery polishing pebble.
Inventory Description
Stone, ground smooth, elongated, flat on one face with striations, dark gray
Classification
- Ground Stone
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin XXV
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 4.9 x 2.6 x 1.7 cm (1 15/16 x 1 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
1857a/ XXV/ 46-73-10/44379
Provenance
Collector
Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition
(01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector
Frank Hamilton Cushing
(01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor
Mary T. Hemenway
(11/15/1946)
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