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Image Not Available for Possible pecking stone. nearly spherical cobble. part of surface exhibits locali
Possible pecking stone. nearly spherical cobble. part of surface exhibits locali
Image Not Available for Possible pecking stone. nearly spherical cobble. part of surface exhibits locali
Object Number 46-73-10/54282.1
Display Title Possible pecking stone. nearly spherical cobble. part of surface exhibits locali
Descriptions
Object Description Possible pecking stone. nearly spherical cobble. part of surface exhibits localized pecking areas. granite. 6.6 x 6.4 x 6.0 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, ovoid, 1 face worn flat and smooth, slight pecking at edges, red
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin IV-V
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 3.6 x 3 cm (1 13/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54282
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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