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Image Not Available for Abrading stone or smoothing stone. rectangular. 1 flat face is worn smooth. othe
Abrading stone or smoothing stone. rectangular. 1 flat face is worn smooth. othe
Image Not Available for Abrading stone or smoothing stone. rectangular. 1 flat face is worn smooth. othe
Object Number 46-73-10/54120
Display Title Abrading stone or smoothing stone. rectangular. 1 flat face is worn smooth. othe
Descriptions
Object Description Rectangular abrading stone or smoothing stone; one flat face worn smooth; othe rface slightly concave and irregular--possibly pecked and with slight depressions; sandstone. 8.3x5.5x1.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone abrading tool, semi-rectangular, flat, one face worn smooth
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: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.3 cm (3 5/16 x 2 3/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54120/ 1664a/ 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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