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Image Not Available for Possible smoothing, rubbing or grinding stone; ovoid, somewhat flat; ends, perip
Possible smoothing, rubbing or grinding stone; ovoid, somewhat flat; ends, perip
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing, rubbing or grinding stone; ovoid, somewhat flat; ends, perip
Object Number 46-73-10/53940
Display Title Possible smoothing, rubbing or grinding stone; ovoid, somewhat flat; ends, perip
Descriptions
Object Description Smoothing or grinding stone; ovoid; somewhat flat; pecked ends and periphery; one large flake removed; quartz sandstone. 11.1x9.6x5.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, ovoid, one end broken off, both faces highly pecked
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Date 0-1400
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: 11.2 x 9.5 x 5 cm (4 7/16 x 3 3/4 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53940/ 945a/ 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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