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Image Not Available for Possible hammerstone; semi-discoidal. parts of surfaces highly worn, periphery p
Possible hammerstone; semi-discoidal. parts of surfaces highly worn, periphery p
Image Not Available for Possible hammerstone; semi-discoidal. parts of surfaces highly worn, periphery p
Object Number 46-73-10/53769
Display Title Possible hammerstone; semi-discoidal. parts of surfaces highly worn, periphery p
Descriptions
Object Description Possible hammerstone; semi-discoidal. parts of surfaces highly worn, periphery pecked (fine) with some flaking. flaked & pecked quartzite. 6.5 x 6.1 x 3.9 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, chipped core, edges excessively worn
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XVII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 x 6.1 x 3.9 cm (2 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53769/ 1469a/ XVII
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 Hammerstone; somewhat thick discoidal cobble; periphery & surfaces exhibit areas
46-73-10/53835 Hammerstone; somewhat thick discoidal cobble; periphery & surfaces exhibit areas
Pounding Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammerstone, semi-discoidal; thick cobble; periphery partially pecked with flaki
46-73-10/53720 Hammerstone, semi-discoidal; thick cobble; periphery partially pecked with flaki
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer or pecking stone; ovoid. small cobble. polished surfaces. periphery pecke
46-73-10/53776 Hammer or pecking stone; ovoid. small cobble. polished surfaces. periphery pecke
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammerstone; semi-cylindrical cobble, 3 longitudinal surfaces; one end roughly p
46-73-10/53862 Hammerstone; semi-cylindrical cobble, 3 longitudinal surfaces; one end roughly p
Pounding Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer or pecking stone; semi spherical, edges pecked with some battering & flak
46-73-10/53765 Hammer or pecking stone; semi spherical, edges pecked with some battering & flak
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer or pecking stone; 2 flat surfaces, worn & one battered. periphery flaked
46-73-10/53738 Hammer or pecking stone; 2 flat surfaces, worn & one battered. periphery flaked
Chipped Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible hammerstone from core; bifacial on 2 surfaces; periphery of nodule peck
46-73-10/53727 Possible hammerstone from core; bifacial on 2 surfaces; periphery of nodule peck
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer or pecking stone; semi-discoidal. periphery pecked & exhibiting some batt
46-73-10/53751 Hammer or pecking stone; semi-discoidal. periphery pecked & exhibiting some batt
Ground Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Semi-rectangular smoothing stone. non-flaked cobble. 1 surface highly polished,
46-73-10/53859 Semi-rectangular smoothing stone. non-flaked cobble. 1 surface highly polished,
Pounding Stone
Los Muertos
Large, irregular cobble; surfaces & periphery exhibit some localized pecking; in
46-73-10/53875 Large, irregular cobble; surfaces & periphery exhibit some localized pecking; in
Ground Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammer or pecking stone, spherical, 2 polished surfaces. rest of nodule finely p
46-73-10/53739 Hammer or pecking stone, spherical, 2 polished surfaces. rest of nodule finely p
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammerstone; surfaces slightly polished, one roughly pecked. periphery almost en
46-73-10/53764 Hammerstone; surfaces slightly polished, one roughly pecked. periphery almost en
Core
Los Muertos