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Object Number
46-73-10/53980
Display Title
Smoothing stone. ovoid, thick. ends & part of periphery exhibit pecking. both fa
Descriptions
Object Description
Thick ovoid smoothing stone; ends and part of periphery exhibit pecking; both faces have isolated pecking marks; one surface convex and worn. 11.5x8.9x5.9 cm.; Flat, large smoothly water worn river-pebbles, showing use as tool stones.
Inventory Description
Stone tool, ovoid, both faces pecked and worn, ends 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 XIV
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 11.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 cm (4 9/16 x 3 1/2 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/53980/ 1438a/ 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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