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Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. rectangular slab. 1 slightly concave surface exhibits some peck
Smoothing stone. rectangular slab. 1 slightly concave surface exhibits some peck
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. rectangular slab. 1 slightly concave surface exhibits some peck
Object Number 46-73-10/54104
Display Title Smoothing stone. rectangular slab. 1 slightly concave surface exhibits some peck
Descriptions
Object Description Rectangular slab smoothing stone with one slightly concave surface which exhibits some pecking as well as smoothly worn area; other flat face smooth; schist? 7.8x7.5x2.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone abrading tool, square, faces and one edge worn flat, micaceous
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin IX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 7.7 x 2.4 cm (3 x 3 1/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54104/ 1269/ IX
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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