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Object Number 46-73-10/53280
Display Title Stone axe, worn ends
Descriptions
Object Description Maul made presumably from broken axe; 3/4 groove, possible double groove; both poll and bit ends used as mauls; polished, pitted. 9.2x6.5x5.3 cm.; Large grooved maul made from discarded axe.
Inventory Description Stone axe, three quarter groove, excessively worn and rounded both ends
Classification
  • Grooved Axe
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: 9.2 x 6.6 x 5.5 cm (3 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53280/ 2360
Provenance
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (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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