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Object Number
46-73-10/53997
Display Title
Smoothing stone. discoidal. entire periphery pecked into groove 1 face exhibits
Descriptions
Object Description
"Porter's-stone made from round, flat pebble, and deeply pecked at periphery to facilitate handling;" Discoidal smoothing stone; entire periphery pecked into a groove; one face pecked, other convex and worn. 10.2x9.7x5 cm.
Inventory Description
Stone tool, discoidal, edges pecked to make shallow peripheral groove
Classification
- Ground Stone
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin I
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 10.1 x 9.7 x 4.8 cm (4 x 3 13/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/53997/ 918/ I
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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