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Image Not Available for Pecked implement; flat, ovoid cobble. one end pecked, flake removed on alternate
Pecked implement; flat, ovoid cobble. one end pecked, flake removed on alternate
Image Not Available for Pecked implement; flat, ovoid cobble. one end pecked, flake removed on alternate
Object Number 46-73-10/53814
Display Title Pecked implement; flat, ovoid cobble. one end pecked, flake removed on alternate
Descriptions
Object Description Flat, ovoid cobble implement; one end exhibits pecking; near other end there appears to be a single flake removed from both laterals on alternate edges; both faces exhibit possible wear and trace of red stain; dioritic. 16.3x11x3 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, ovoid, flat, faces smooth with trace of red pigment, 1 end slightly
Classification
  • Ground 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: 16.2 x 10.6 x 2.9 cm (6 3/8 x 4 3/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53814/ 1236/ II
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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Pounding Stone
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Image Not Available for Ovoid, flat cobble; possible pecking at one end & trace of red stain on one face
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Abrading Stone
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Abrading Stone
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Pounding Stone
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46-73-10/53865 Hammerstone; thick ovoid cobble; rough pecking on both faces; pecked dioritic st
Pounding Stone
Los Muertos
Smoothing stone or mano. ovoid, thick. most of periphery pecked, including ends.
46-73-10/53979 Smoothing stone or mano. ovoid, thick. most of periphery pecked, including ends.
Mano
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Semi-lunate abrading stone, cobble, flat, some slight pecking & flaking along co
46-73-10/53812 Semi-lunate abrading stone, cobble, flat, some slight pecking & flaking along co
Abrading Stone
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Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. elongate, ovoid cobble. 1 end pecked as in localized a
46-73-10/54341 Possible smoothing stone. elongate, ovoid cobble. 1 end pecked as in localized a
Polishing stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible pecking or smoothing stone. ovoid, flat cobble ends appear pecked. a fe
46-73-10/54378 Possible pecking or smoothing stone. ovoid, flat cobble ends appear pecked. a fe
Polishing stone
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Pounding Stone
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