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Image Not Available for Possible pestle-pecking stone. cylindrical, short slightly pecked on both ends.
Possible pestle-pecking stone. cylindrical, short slightly pecked on both ends.
Image Not Available for Possible pestle-pecking stone. cylindrical, short slightly pecked on both ends.
Object Number 46-73-10/54016
Display Title Possible pestle-pecking stone. cylindrical, short slightly pecked on both ends.
Descriptions
Object Description Possible pestle-pecking stone. cylindrical, short slightly pecked on both ends. red stone. 12.6 x 6.4 x 5.7 cm.
Inventory Description Stone pestle, red banded stone, cylindrical, both ends pecked and worn
Classification
  • Pestle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 6.4 x 5.4 cm (4 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54016
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)

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