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Image Not Available for Core possibley utilized as chopper; platform edges exhibit some battering & dull
Core possibley utilized as chopper; platform edges exhibit some battering & dull
Image Not Available for Core possibley utilized as chopper; platform edges exhibit some battering & dull
Object Number 46-73-10/53656
Display Title Core possibley utilized as chopper; platform edges exhibit some battering & dull
Descriptions
Object Description Core possibley utilized as chopper; platform edges exhibit some battering & dulling; flaked basalt; 9.3 x 8.7 x 5.3 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, chipped core, semi-discoidal
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 8.5 x 4.9 cm (3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53656/ 2355
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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