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Image Not Available for Hammerstone, somewhat spherical cobble, nonflaked; several surfaces exhibit batt
Hammerstone, somewhat spherical cobble, nonflaked; several surfaces exhibit batt
Image Not Available for Hammerstone, somewhat spherical cobble, nonflaked; several surfaces exhibit batt
Object Number 46-73-10/53708
Display Title Hammerstone, somewhat spherical cobble, nonflaked; several surfaces exhibit batt
Descriptions
Object Description Hammerstone, somewhat spherical cobble, nonflaked; several surfaces exhibit battering & pecking, 3 facets exhibit polishing. flaked igneous stone. 6.9 x 6.7 x 6.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, irregular spheroid, faces deeply pecked, 1 face worn face
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin II
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.9 x 6.7 x 6.1 cm (2 11/16 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53708/ 4534
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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