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Image Not Available for Probable hammer-pecking stone, spherical; most of nodule surface pecked & batter
Probable hammer-pecking stone, spherical; most of nodule surface pecked & batter
Image Not Available for Probable hammer-pecking stone, spherical; most of nodule surface pecked & batter
Object Number 46-73-10/53671
Display Title Probable hammer-pecking stone, spherical; most of nodule surface pecked & batter
Descriptions
Object Description Spherical hammer or pecking stone; most of nodule surface pecked and battered; gabbro/basalt. 6.7x6x5.8 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, chipped core, rounded, most of surface pecked
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 6 x 5.8 cm (2 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53671/ 1389/ XIII
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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