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Image Not Available for Core-possible hammerstone; cobble, flaked on both ends. stone. 10.8 x 7.0 x 6.0
Core-possible hammerstone; cobble, flaked on both ends. stone. 10.8 x 7.0 x 6.0
Image Not Available for Core-possible hammerstone; cobble, flaked on both ends. stone. 10.8 x 7.0 x 6.0
Object Number 46-73-10/53760
Display Title Core-possible hammerstone; cobble, flaked on both ends. stone. 10.8 x 7.0 x 6.0
Descriptions
Object Description Core-possible hammerstone; cobble, flaked on both ends. stone. 10.8 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, chipped core, oblong, possibly worn one end
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XX; room a (west)
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.8 x 6 x 6.9 cm (4 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53760/ 1588a/ 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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Core
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Core
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Core
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Core
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Core
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Pounding Stone
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Pounding Stone
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Core
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