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Image Not Available for Hammerstone from core, irregular edges exhibit pecking, battering. flaked & peck
Hammerstone from core, irregular edges exhibit pecking, battering. flaked & peck
Image Not Available for Hammerstone from core, irregular edges exhibit pecking, battering. flaked & peck
Object Number 46-73-10/53768
Display Title Hammerstone from core, irregular edges exhibit pecking, battering. flaked & peck
Descriptions
Object Description Hammerstone from core, irregular edges exhibit pecking, battering. flaked & pecked quartzitic stone. 7.0 x 6.1 x 5.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, irregular shape, possibly worn on end
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin IX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.2 x 5.1 x 6.2 cm (2 13/16 x 2 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53768/ 1215a/ IX
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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Roundstone
Los Muertos
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Los Muertos
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Core
Los Muertos
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Core
Los Muertos
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Core
Los Muertos