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Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. discoidal, thin. 2 worn slightly convex faces. slight pecking o
Smoothing stone. discoidal, thin. 2 worn slightly convex faces. slight pecking o
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. discoidal, thin. 2 worn slightly convex faces. slight pecking o
Object Number 46-73-10/54052
Display Title Smoothing stone. discoidal, thin. 2 worn slightly convex faces. slight pecking o
Descriptions
Object Description Thin discoidal smoothing stone; two worn slightly convex faces; slight pecking on periphery; diorite. 7.5x7x2.5 cm; Small, flat, much-worn tool-stone, made from round quartzite river-pebble..
Inventory Description Stone tool, discoidal, faces worn smooth, slightly pecked edges
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXI
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 7.1 x 2.6 cm (2 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54052/ 1730b/ XXI
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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Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone; two faces slightly worn; some pecking around periphery
46-73-10/53850 Possible smoothing stone; two faces slightly worn; some pecking around periphery
Polishing stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Ovoid thick smoothing stone. convex highly polished striated faces worn smooth.
46-73-10/53888 Ovoid thick smoothing stone. convex highly polished striated faces worn smooth.
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Smoothing or grinding stone. ovoid, thick. both slightly convex faces are worn (
46-73-10/54046 Smoothing or grinding stone. ovoid, thick. both slightly convex faces are worn (
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone; flat ovoid pebble; no real evidence of modification; o
46-73-10/53935 Possible smoothing stone; flat ovoid pebble; no real evidence of modification; o
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. discoidal, pebble. slight pecking on part of periphery
46-73-10/54027 Possible smoothing stone. discoidal, pebble. slight pecking on part of periphery
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. somewhat discoidal. slight pecking on part of periphery. 1 surf
46-73-10/54003 Smoothing stone. somewhat discoidal. slight pecking on part of periphery. 1 surf
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. ovoid, small. slight pecking on part of periphery. a slightly c
46-73-10/54020 Smoothing stone. ovoid, small. slight pecking on part of periphery. a slightly c
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. ovoid, somewhat flattened. 1 slightly convex worn face. ends ex
46-73-10/53977 Smoothing stone. ovoid, somewhat flattened. 1 slightly convex worn face. ends ex
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone; discoidal, flat; slight pecking on periphery; one face
46-73-10/53953 Possible smoothing stone; discoidal, flat; slight pecking on periphery; one face
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Smoothing diorite; ovoid; pecking around part of periphery; 2 flat polished, wor
46-73-10/53892 Smoothing diorite; ovoid; pecking around part of periphery; 2 flat polished, wor
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone; ovoid; little modification; very slight pecking on periphery; o
46-73-10/53956 Smoothing stone; ovoid; little modification; very slight pecking on periphery; o
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. discoidal. part of periphery pecked. both convex surfaces appea
46-73-10/54022 Smoothing stone. discoidal. part of periphery pecked. both convex surfaces appea
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos