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Image Not Available for Hammer or pecking stone, core-like, irregular; 1 end finely pecked into dull bit
Hammer or pecking stone, core-like, irregular; 1 end finely pecked into dull bit
Image Not Available for Hammer or pecking stone, core-like, irregular; 1 end finely pecked into dull bit
Object Number 46-73-10/53725
Display Title Hammer or pecking stone, core-like, irregular; 1 end finely pecked into dull bit
Descriptions
Object Description "Medium sized chipping or pecking stones; finished; made from river pebbles;" Hammer or pecking stone, core-like, irregular; 1 end finely pecked into dull bit-like facets; polish on unflaked surface; may be broken part of ground axe. felsitic. 6.5 x 5.7 x 4.8
Inventory Description Stone, chipped core, 1 face slightly worn
Classification
  • Core
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: 6.7 x 5.9 x 4.7 cm (2 5/8 x 2 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53725/ 940D/ II
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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