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Image Not Available for Utilized core, lunate; possible hammer-chopper made from core; platform edges ex
Utilized core, lunate; possible hammer-chopper made from core; platform edges ex
Image Not Available for Utilized core, lunate; possible hammer-chopper made from core; platform edges ex
Object Number 46-73-10/53700
Display Title Utilized core, lunate; possible hammer-chopper made from core; platform edges ex
Descriptions
Object Description Core; lunate; utilized; possible hammer or chopper; platform edges exhibit pecking and dulling; both ends of nodule where flaking stops pecked; felsitic. 8.9x6.4x6.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, chipped core, irregular shape, 2 areas highly pecked
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.9 x 6.3 x 6.1 cm (3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53700/ 1586b/ XX
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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Core
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Image Not Available for Core possibley utilized as chopper; platform edges exhibit some battering & dull
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Core
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Core
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Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammerstone-chopper from core. bifacial flaking. platform edges pecked & rounded
46-73-10/53789 Hammerstone-chopper from core. bifacial flaking. platform edges pecked & rounded
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammerstone or chopper made from core; non-flaked part of nodule pecked along pe
46-73-10/53658 Hammerstone or chopper made from core; non-flaked part of nodule pecked along pe
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible core chopper-hammerstone; part of ovoid cobble; end removed by unifacia
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Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer-pecking stone made from core; both ends of nodule exhibit pecking & batte
46-73-10/53644 Hammer-pecking stone made from core; both ends of nodule exhibit pecking & batte
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer or pecking stone from core. 2 highly worn facets. unflaked end & peripher
46-73-10/53741 Hammer or pecking stone from core. 2 highly worn facets. unflaked end & peripher
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer or pecking stone; several worn surfaces. rest of nodule pecked or flaked.
46-73-10/53740 Hammer or pecking stone; several worn surfaces. rest of nodule pecked or flaked.
Core
Los Muertos