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Object Number
46-73-10/53284
Display Title
Stone axe, worn
Descriptions
Object Description
Maul or hammer-stone, probably made from a broken axe; 3/4 groove, polished; bit end probably used as hammer--is also partially removed by flaking. 12x6.6x4.1 cm.; Deeply-grooved, small butted, moderately heavy bitted, grooved diorite axes.
Inventory Description
Stone axe, three quarter grooved, rounded butt and blade, bit end broken off
Classification
- Grooved Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin XX
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 12 x 6.7 x 3.9 cm (4 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/53284/ 1677/ XX
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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