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Object Number
46-73-10/53688
Display Title
Hammer-pecking stone; edges pecked & battered; made from small core-like nodule;
Descriptions
Object Description
"Chipping and pecking stones, made from river-pebbles, one (902b) made from butt of broken axe;" Hammer or pecking stone made from small core-like nodule; edges pecked; exhibits battering; basalt. 5.3x4.8x3.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Stone tool, chipped core, irregular shape, edges pecked
Classification
- Core
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin I
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 5.5 x 4.8 x 3.6 cm (2 3/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/53688/ 902e/ I
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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