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Image Not Available for Possible core scraper; broken nodule with 1 unifacially worked core platform wit
Possible core scraper; broken nodule with 1 unifacially worked core platform wit
Image Not Available for Possible core scraper; broken nodule with 1 unifacially worked core platform wit
Object Number 46-73-10/53680
Display Title Possible core scraper; broken nodule with 1 unifacially worked core platform wit
Descriptions
Object Description Core scraper?; somewhat horseshoe-shaped; nodule with one unifacialy worked platform; core platform with very dull edge; broken; gabbro/basalt. 8.9x7x5.3 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, chipped core, irregular shape, one face worked smooth
Classification
  • Core
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: 8.9 x 7 x 4.9 cm (3 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53680/ 1106b/ VII/ 1107a
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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Image Not Available for Core; possible use as chopper; one end of nodule used as multi-faceted core; sli
46-73-10/53675 Core; possible use as chopper; one end of nodule used as multi-faceted core; sli
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer-pecking stone made from core; platform edges & nodule periphery exhibit p
46-73-10/53678 Hammer-pecking stone made from core; platform edges & nodule periphery exhibit p
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible core tool; unifacially flaked off 1 end of cobble. platform edge at 45
46-73-10/53803 Possible core tool; unifacially flaked off 1 end of cobble. platform edge at 45
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible hammerstone made from core; part of nodule periphery pecked & battered;
46-73-10/53696 Possible hammerstone made from core; part of nodule periphery pecked & battered;
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer-pecking stone made from core; unflaked end of nodule pecked & rounded; fl
46-73-10/53681 Hammer-pecking stone made from core; unflaked end of nodule pecked & rounded; fl
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Core scraper; basically unifacial flaking off one platform. horse-shoe shaped co
46-73-10/53808 Core scraper; basically unifacial flaking off one platform. horse-shoe shaped co
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible hammer-pecking stone made from core; periphery of nodule pecked; platfo
46-73-10/53646 Possible hammer-pecking stone made from core; periphery of nodule pecked; platfo
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible hammerstone made from core; non flaked end of nodule battered; batterin
46-73-10/53654 Possible hammerstone made from core; non flaked end of nodule battered; batterin
Ground Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer-pecking stone; edges pecked & battered; made from small core-like nodule;
46-73-10/53688 Hammer-pecking stone; edges pecked & battered; made from small core-like nodule;
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Nodule, possible core, bifacial flaking of one "platform", some cortex remains;
46-73-10/54513 Nodule, possible core, bifacial flaking of one "platform", some cortex remains;
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Utilized core, lunate; possible hammer-chopper made from core; platform edges ex
46-73-10/53700 Utilized core, lunate; possible hammer-chopper made from core; platform edges ex
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Core, unifacial, non-faceted platform on one side of nodule; flaked stone
46-73-10/53648 Core, unifacial, non-faceted platform on one side of nodule; flaked stone
Core
Los Muertos