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Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone blank. ovoid cobble. no real evidence of use. sandstone
Possible smoothing stone blank. ovoid cobble. no real evidence of use. sandstone
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone blank. ovoid cobble. no real evidence of use. sandstone
Object Number 46-73-10/54035
Display Title Possible smoothing stone blank. ovoid cobble. no real evidence of use. sandstone
Descriptions
Object Description Ovoid smoothing stone blank(?); no real evidence of use; sandstone. 9.7x8.5x4.3 cm.; Very flat, smoothly water-worn, round river-pebbles, showing use as tool stones.
Inventory Description Stone tool, ovoid, one face slightly pecked, one face 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 XX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.7 x 8.5 x 4.2 cm (3 13/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54035/ 1648 1/2/ XX
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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