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Image Not Available for Irregular core. several platforms part of unflaked surface, exhibits pecking. so
Irregular core. several platforms part of unflaked surface, exhibits pecking. so
Image Not Available for Irregular core. several platforms part of unflaked surface, exhibits pecking. so
Object Number 46-73-10/53797
Display Title Irregular core. several platforms part of unflaked surface, exhibits pecking. so
Descriptions
Object Description "Nuclei of stone-implements made from small river pebbles;" Core; irregular with several platforms; part of unflaked surface exhibits pecking; some platform edges dulled; felsitic. 7.4x5.2x5.1 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, chipped core, gray stone, all surfaces flaked
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin II
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 5 x 5.5 cm (2 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53797/ 938b/ II
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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Core
Los Muertos
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Core
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Core
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Ground Stone
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Ground Stone
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