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Ancient pointed implements of cactus ribs
Image Not Available for Ancient pointed implements of cactus ribs
Object Number 46-73-10/89448
Display Title Ancient pointed implements of cactus ribs
Descriptions
Object Description Ancient pointed implements of cactus ribs, hardened in fire. Portion of old sacrifice destroyed by wearing away of cave entrance. Found near mortar in rock floor.
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / <County> / <City> / Ancient cave pockets
Intrasite near mortar in rock floor.
Additional Geographic Terms Superstition Mountains; Valle Alto; basin, north border of
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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