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Object Number
46-73-10/53871
Display Title
Hammerstone; semi-spherical cobble; both ends pecked as is part of surface; peck
Descriptions
Object Description
Hammerstone; semi-spherical cobble; both ends pecked as is part of surface; pecked dioritic stone. 8.1 x 6.7 x 6.3 cm.; Much worn, highly finished diorite river pebble chipping stones.
Inventory Description
Stone tool, ovoid cobble, surface pecked, 1 areas worn flat and smooth
Classification
- Pounding Stone
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin XIV
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 8.1 x 6.7 x 6.3 cm (3 3/16 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/53871/ 1423/ XIV
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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