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Image Not Available for Hammerstone; somewhat flat ovoid cobble; 1 end pecked & rounded; slight pecking
Hammerstone; somewhat flat ovoid cobble; 1 end pecked & rounded; slight pecking
Image Not Available for Hammerstone; somewhat flat ovoid cobble; 1 end pecked & rounded; slight pecking
Object Number 46-73-10/53856
Display Title Hammerstone; somewhat flat ovoid cobble; 1 end pecked & rounded; slight pecking
Descriptions
Object Description Somewhat flat, ovoid cobble hammerstone; one end pecked and rounded; slight pecking on surfaces and other end; non-flaked; dioritic. 12.2x9.9x5.6 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, ovoid cobble, 1 end highly pecked, other surfaces slightly pecked
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin IV-V
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.2 x 9.8 x 5.3 cm (4 13/16 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/53856/ 1055/ IV-V
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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