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Image Not Available for Abrading stone. lunate block. 1 face is concave & worn smooth (shallow basin). p
Abrading stone. lunate block. 1 face is concave & worn smooth (shallow basin). p
Image Not Available for Abrading stone. lunate block. 1 face is concave & worn smooth (shallow basin). p
Object Number 46-73-10/54068
Display Title Abrading stone. lunate block. 1 face is concave & worn smooth (shallow basin). p
Descriptions
Object Description Abrading stone; lunate; one face concave and worn smooth forming a shallow basin; part of periphery worn smooth; othe rconcave face exhibits a few slight grooves; schist. 14.2x9.8x3 cm.; Whetstone of sharp-grained schistose rock, comparatively large, thick and irregular.
Inventory Description Stone tool, two faces worn smooth, irregular shape, edges rounded
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: 14.4 x 10 x 3.2 cm (5 11/16 x 3 15/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54068/ 1668/ 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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