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Image Not Available for Core; nodule has 1 flake removed.Highly crystallized chert, 9.1 x 8.0 x 6.1 cm.
Core; nodule has 1 flake removed.Highly crystallized chert, 9.1 x 8.0 x 6.1 cm.
Image Not Available for Core; nodule has 1 flake removed.Highly crystallized chert, 9.1 x 8.0 x 6.1 cm.
Object Number 46-73-10/53786
Display Title Core; nodule has 1 flake removed.Highly crystallized chert, 9.1 x 8.0 x 6.1 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description Core nodule; one flake removed; highly crystallized chert, 9.1x8x6.1 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, chipped core, possible obsidian, irregular shape, 2 flakes removed
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXIV
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 7.8 x 9.1 x 5.6 cm (3 1/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53786/ 4604
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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