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Image Not Available for Abrading stone (nether). irregular, bell-shaped. part of periphery pecked. sligh
Abrading stone (nether). irregular, bell-shaped. part of periphery pecked. sligh
Image Not Available for Abrading stone (nether). irregular, bell-shaped. part of periphery pecked. sligh
Object Number 46-73-10/54094
Display Title Abrading stone (nether). irregular, bell-shaped. part of periphery pecked. sligh
Descriptions
Object Description Irregular/bell-shaped abrading stone (nether); part of periphery pecked; both slightly concave surfaces exhibit pecking and several localized, very shallow depressions and smooth areas; sandstone. 14.9x14.7x3.3 cm.
Inventory Description Stone mortar, irregularly shaped, both faces irregularly worn
Classification
  • Mortar
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: 15 x 14.7 x 3.1 cm (5 7/8 x 5 13/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54094/ 1721/ XXI
Provenance
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (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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