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Image Not Available for Abrader-core scraper; fragment ovoid cobble. 1 end removed by flaking. unifacial
Abrader-core scraper; fragment ovoid cobble. 1 end removed by flaking. unifacial
Image Not Available for Abrader-core scraper; fragment ovoid cobble. 1 end removed by flaking. unifacial
Object Number 46-73-10/53798
Display Title Abrader-core scraper; fragment ovoid cobble. 1 end removed by flaking. unifacial
Descriptions
Object Description Ovoid cobble fragment; an abrader and/or core scraper; one end removed by flaking, basically unifacial off one platform; scratches across one surface; part of unflaked periphery exhibits battering and flaking; felsitic. 9x7.6x4.6 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, chipped core, semi-lunar, flaked at edges
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: 9.5 x 7.7 x 4.7 cm (3 3/4 x 3 1/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53798/ 2354
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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