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Image Not Available for Hammer-pecking stone; both ends of semi-cylindrical nodule are pecked & rounded,
Hammer-pecking stone; both ends of semi-cylindrical nodule are pecked & rounded,
Image Not Available for Hammer-pecking stone; both ends of semi-cylindrical nodule are pecked & rounded,
Object Number 46-73-10/53677
Display Title Hammer-pecking stone; both ends of semi-cylindrical nodule are pecked & rounded,
Descriptions
Object Description Hammer or pecking stone; both ends of semi-cylindrical nodule pecked and rounded, one end more finely than other; one side exhibits flaking and pecking; another side pecked; basalt. 8.6x5.3x4.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, chipped core, oblong, some surfaces pecked
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Great Canal below Ruin VII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.6 x 5 x 4.2 cm (3 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53677/ 4554
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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Ground Stone
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Ground Stone
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46-73-10/53681 Hammer-pecking stone made from core; unflaked end of nodule pecked & rounded; fl
Core
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Image Not Available for Hammer-pecking stone made from worn nodule; periphery pecked & battered (little
46-73-10/53689 Hammer-pecking stone made from worn nodule; periphery pecked & battered (little
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer or pecking stone, periphery of nodule pecked & rounded with some flaking.
46-73-10/53734 Hammer or pecking stone, periphery of nodule pecked & rounded with some flaking.
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer-pecking stone made from core; ends of nodule pecked & rounded; flaked bas
46-73-10/53668 Hammer-pecking stone made from core; ends of nodule pecked & rounded; flaked bas
Core
Los Muertos