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Object Number
46-73-10/53967
Display Title
Smoothing or grinding stone. ovoid. 1 convex surface exhibits pecking. other fla
Descriptions
Object Description
Ovoid smoothing or grinding stone; one convex surface exhibits pecking; other flat surface worn and exhibits pecking; part of periphery pecked; quartz sandstone. 11.4x9.2x6.6 cm.; Thick, rounded, somewhat flat river pebbles of quartzite showing use as tool stones.
Inventory Description
Stone tool, ovoid, one face pecked and worn flat, one end 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 XIII
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 11.4 x 9.3 x 6.5 cm (4 1/2 x 3 11/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/53967/ 1371b
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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