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Image Not Available for Ovoid flake, no real evidence of use; flaked basaltic stone; 12.6 x 8.7 x 2.1 cm
Ovoid flake, no real evidence of use; flaked basaltic stone; 12.6 x 8.7 x 2.1 cm
Image Not Available for Ovoid flake, no real evidence of use; flaked basaltic stone; 12.6 x 8.7 x 2.1 cm
Object Number 46-73-10/53630
Display Title Ovoid flake, no real evidence of use; flaked basaltic stone; 12.6 x 8.7 x 2.1 cm
Descriptions
Object Description Flake; ovoid; no real evidence of use; basaltic. 12.6x8.7x2.1 cm.; Small, long flakes of smoothly water-worn river pebbles, used as cutting-implements.
Inventory Description Stone flake scraper, ovoid, edges chipped, 1 face smooth, 1 rough
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 8.6 x 2 cm (5 x 3 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53630/ 1684c/ XX
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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