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Object Number
46-73-10/54003
Display Title
Smoothing stone. somewhat discoidal. slight pecking on part of periphery. 1 surf
Descriptions
Object Description
Discoidal smoothing stone with slight pecking on part of periphery; one slightly convex surface worn and exhibits rough pecking; sandstone. 7.5x7x3.8 cm.; Irregular fragment of gray slag or tufa, showing use as rasping stone.
Inventory Description
Stone tool, discoidal, one face smooth, one face pecked, edges worn
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: 7.5 x 6.9 x 3.8 cm (2 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/54003/ 1374a/ XIII
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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