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Object Number 46-73-10/54103
Display Title Pallette-chopping implement. rectangular slab with convex end partially flaked o
Descriptions
Object Description Somewhat rectangular palette and/or chopping implement with one convex end which has been partially flaked in one corner and battered; one flat irregular surface covered with red pigment; granitic. 19.9x14.9x2.7 cm.
Inventory Description Stone mortar, irregularly shaped, both faces worn flat, 1 w/ traces red pigment
Classification
  • Mortar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXXI
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 19.6 x 14.6 x 2.7 cm (7 11/16 x 5 3/4 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54103/ 2343/ Muertos/ XXXI/ 7
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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