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Object Number
46-73-10/53795
Display Title
Possible hammerstone from core. unifacial flaking off one surface, half of cobbl
Descriptions
Object Description
Hammerstone(?) made from core; unifacial flaking off one surface; half of cobble flaked away; periphery of unflaked part of nodule exhibits pecking; basalt. 8.8x6.3x4 cm.
Inventory Description
Stone chipped core, possibly reused stone tool, surfaces pecked and worn
Classification
- Core
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Arizona
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Maricopa County
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<City>
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Los Muertos
Intrasite
Great canal below Ruin VII
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 8.8 x 5.9 x 4.1 cm (3 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/53795/ 4554
Provenance
Provenance
Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition
(1886-1889)
Provenance
Frank Hamilton Cushing
(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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