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Object Number
46-73-10/53888
Display Title
Ovoid thick smoothing stone. convex highly polished striated faces worn smooth.
Descriptions
Object Description
Thick ovoid smoothing stone; both convex faces worn smooth with straitions (highly polished) just to edges; slight pecking on periphery and on faces around worn areas; igneous. 11.7x8.1x5.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Stone tool, ovoid, both faces worn smooth, edges slightly pecked
Classification
- Abrading Stone
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin VI
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 11.7 x 8.1 x 5.5 cm (4 5/8 x 3 3/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/53888/ 1091/ VI
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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