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Image Not Available for Hammer-smoothing stone from cobble. 1 pecked end removed by flaking. other end p
Hammer-smoothing stone from cobble. 1 pecked end removed by flaking. other end p
Image Not Available for Hammer-smoothing stone from cobble. 1 pecked end removed by flaking. other end p
Object Number 46-73-10/53805
Display Title Hammer-smoothing stone from cobble. 1 pecked end removed by flaking. other end p
Descriptions
Object Description Hammerstone and/or smoothing stone made from smoothing stone; one end removed by flaking and is pecked; other end pecked and rounded; one slightly convex surface worn with striations; 10x 8.1x4.8 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, chipped core, semi-ovoid, reused ground stone tool, light mottled stone
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.9 x 7.8 x 4.8 cm (3 7/8 x 3 1/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53805/ 1334/ XIII
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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Abrading Stone
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Pestle
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