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Image Not Available for Core; one end of semi-cylindrical nodule has been removed by flaking unifacially
Core; one end of semi-cylindrical nodule has been removed by flaking unifacially
Image Not Available for Core; one end of semi-cylindrical nodule has been removed by flaking unifacially
Object Number 46-73-10/53761
Display Title Core; one end of semi-cylindrical nodule has been removed by flaking unifacially
Descriptions
Object Description "Nuclei of stone implements made from river -pebbles, dioritic - 901c showing polished groove made by use as arrow-straightener;" Core; one end of semi-cylindrical nodule has been removed by flaking unifacially off one platform. flaked felsitic stone. 9.6 x 7.3 x 5.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool fragment, oblong, one end broken, 1 end possibly worn
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin I
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.7 x 7.3 x 5.1 cm (3 13/16 x 2 7/8 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53761/ 901b/ I
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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Image Not Available for Irregular core, large, multi-facial flaking removed one end of cobble. slight du
46-73-10/53785 Irregular core, large, multi-facial flaking removed one end of cobble. slight du
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Grooved abrader (arrowshaft straightener) and possible maul; large, short, cylin
46-73-10/53813 Grooved abrader (arrowshaft straightener) and possible maul; large, short, cylin
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible core tool; unifacially flaked off 1 end of cobble. platform edge at 45
46-73-10/53803 Possible core tool; unifacially flaked off 1 end of cobble. platform edge at 45
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Scraper; flat, triangular, 1 edge unifacially retouched to produce convex workin
46-73-10/53799 Scraper; flat, triangular, 1 edge unifacially retouched to produce convex workin
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Core; half of cobble removed by flaking. bifacial flaking off one major platform
46-73-10/53791 Core; half of cobble removed by flaking. bifacial flaking off one major platform
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Ovoid utilized flake; unifacially retouched on proximal end; bifacial flaking on
46-73-10/53607 Ovoid utilized flake; unifacially retouched on proximal end; bifacial flaking on
Scraper
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Polished nodule, somewhat axe-like; poll end pecked & battered; bit end pecked i
46-73-10/53661 Polished nodule, somewhat axe-like; poll end pecked & battered; bit end pecked i
Ground Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Irregular core. several platforms part of unflaked surface, exhibits pecking. so
46-73-10/53797 Irregular core. several platforms part of unflaked surface, exhibits pecking. so
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Rubbing-hammerstone; cobble; ends & part of one face & side roughly pecked. othe
46-73-10/53830 Rubbing-hammerstone; cobble; ends & part of one face & side roughly pecked. othe
Pounding Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer or pecking stone; block-like; both ends pecked & rounded; flaking & pecki
46-73-10/53721 Hammer or pecking stone; block-like; both ends pecked & rounded; flaking & pecki
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Semi-lunate pecked implement, flat cobble. some pecking & flaking along convex e
46-73-10/53817 Semi-lunate pecked implement, flat cobble. some pecking & flaking along convex e
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible spherical hammer-pecking stone; from nodule; no flakes removed; pecking
46-73-10/53655 Possible spherical hammer-pecking stone; from nodule; no flakes removed; pecking
Ground Stone
Los Muertos