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Object Number 46-73-10/54168
Display Title Grinding stone (nether). somewhat ovoid, thick. slightly concave grinding surfac
Descriptions
Object Description Thick, somewhat ovoid, grinding stone (nether); grinding surface slightly concave and extneds to edge; slight lip along one edge; rhyolite. 13.8x10.1x4.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone abrading tool, ovoid, flat, porous, faces highly worn, edges burned
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.8 x 9.7 x 4.6 cm (5 7/16 x 3 13/16 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54168/ 2376
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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