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Image Not Available for Core, some platform edges; dulled; possible hammerstone. flaked basalt. 7.9 x 5.
Core, some platform edges; dulled; possible hammerstone. flaked basalt. 7.9 x 5.
Image Not Available for Core, some platform edges; dulled; possible hammerstone. flaked basalt. 7.9 x 5.
Object Number 46-73-10/53752
Display Title Core, some platform edges; dulled; possible hammerstone. flaked basalt. 7.9 x 5.
Descriptions
Object Description Core, possible hammerstone; some platform edges dulled; basalt. 7.9x5.3x5.3 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, chipped core, irregular shape, one area pecked
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Great Canal below Ruin VII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.9 x 6.6 x 5.5 cm (3 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53752/ 4554
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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