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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
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United States
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Arizona
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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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