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Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. irregular large pebble. 1 convex surface is smoothed with stria
Smoothing stone. irregular large pebble. 1 convex surface is smoothed with stria
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. irregular large pebble. 1 convex surface is smoothed with stria
Object Number 46-73-10/54015
Display Title Smoothing stone. irregular large pebble. 1 convex surface is smoothed with stria
Descriptions
Object Description Large irregular smoothing stone; one convex surface smoothed with striations; quartzitic. 10.5x6.5x3.7 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, irregular shape, one surface worn smooth
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin IX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 6.5 x 3.7 cm (4 1/8 x 2 9/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54015/ 1255/ IX
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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