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Image Not Available for Hammer-abrading stone; semi-rectangular; sides, ends,& convex surface pecked; en
Hammer-abrading stone; semi-rectangular; sides, ends,& convex surface pecked; en
Image Not Available for Hammer-abrading stone; semi-rectangular; sides, ends,& convex surface pecked; en
Object Number 46-73-10/53686
Display Title Hammer-abrading stone; semi-rectangular; sides, ends,& convex surface pecked; en
Descriptions
Object Description Semi-rectangular hammer or abrading(?) stone; sides, ends and convex surface pecked; ends flaked; falt surface exhibits polishing as if used as superior abrading stone; igneous. 9.8x5.3x3.9 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, chipped core, semi-rectangular, edges and one face pecked
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin IV
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.6 x 5.4 x 3.9 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53686/ 4518/ IV
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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