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Object Number 46-73-10/54067
Display Title Palette-abrading stone. ovoid block. 1 flat worn smooth face, red pigment?; othe
Descriptions
Object Description Ovoid palette or abrading stone; one flat surface worn and smoothwith a possible red pigment stain; other face convex with pecking; part of periphery exhibits worn smooth facets; schist. 11.2x10x3.6 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, ovoid, one face worn flat, with traces of red pigment
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: 11.3 x 9.8 x 3.2 cm (4 7/16 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54067/ 1740/ 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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