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Object Number 46-73-10/54078
Display Title Abrading stone-pallette. block. part of periphery pecked, rounded. 1 slightly co
Descriptions
Object Description Abrading stone or palette; part of periphery pecked and rounded; one slightly concave surface worn smooth to edges, surrounded by some pecking in center where there is a red stain; schist. 13.8x10.4x2.8 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, irregular, one face worn smooth, flecks of mica
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin VII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.9 x 10.5 x 2.8 cm (5 1/2 x 4 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54078/ 1134/ VII/ 1125a
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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