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Image Not Available for Smoothing or grinding stone; block-like, nearly triangular cross-section; 1 worn
Smoothing or grinding stone; block-like, nearly triangular cross-section; 1 worn
Image Not Available for Smoothing or grinding stone; block-like, nearly triangular cross-section; 1 worn
Object Number 46-73-10/53946
Display Title Smoothing or grinding stone; block-like, nearly triangular cross-section; 1 worn
Descriptions
Object Description Block-like smoothing or grinding stone, nearly triangular in cross-section; one worn convex face exhibits some pecking, worn just to edges; apex exhibits slight pecking; slight pecking on both ends; red stain on much of implement. 16x10.2x7.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, irregular shape, red stone, one face excessively worn
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin III
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 16.1 x 10.1 x 7.3 cm (6 5/16 x 4 x 2 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53946/ 4535
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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Abrading Stone
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Mano
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46-73-10/54062 Mano or smoothing stone. ovoid. most of periphery pecked. 1 convex face pecked &
Abrading Stone
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Image Not Available for Smoothing or grinding stone. ovoid. entire periphery pecked. 1 convex worn surfa
46-73-10/54006 Smoothing or grinding stone. ovoid. entire periphery pecked. 1 convex worn surfa
Abrading Stone
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