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Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. ovoid, thin. 1 slighly concave face appears worn. pos
Possible smoothing stone. ovoid, thin. 1 slighly concave face appears worn. pos
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. ovoid, thin. 1 slighly concave face appears worn. pos
Object Number 46-73-10/54039
Display Title Possible smoothing stone. ovoid, thin. 1 slighly concave face appears worn. pos
Descriptions
Object Description Thin ovoid smoothing stone; one slightly concave face appears worn; possible pecking marks on periphery; granitic. 9.5x7.4x2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, ovoid and flat, edges pecked and 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 XX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 7.3 x 2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54039/ 1646b/ 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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