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Image Not Available for Possible abrading-whetstone. both surfaces of irregular slab have two parallel d
Possible abrading-whetstone. both surfaces of irregular slab have two parallel d
Image Not Available for Possible abrading-whetstone. both surfaces of irregular slab have two parallel d
Object Number 46-73-10/54072
Display Title Possible abrading-whetstone. both surfaces of irregular slab have two parallel d
Descriptions
Object Description Abrading stone or whetstone; both surfaces of irregular slab have tow parallel depressions separated by low ridge; schist. 7.5x7.2x1.7 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool fragment, light colored stone, edges 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 XXIV
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 8.4 x 1.6 cm (3 5/16 x 3 5/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54072/ 1841/ XXIV
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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