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Image Not Available for Possible abrading stone. ovoid, thick, somewhat pestle-like. unidentified stone.
Possible abrading stone. ovoid, thick, somewhat pestle-like. unidentified stone.
Image Not Available for Possible abrading stone. ovoid, thick, somewhat pestle-like. unidentified stone.
Object Number 46-73-10/54179
Display Title Possible abrading stone. ovoid, thick, somewhat pestle-like. unidentified stone.
Descriptions
Object Description Thick, ovoid abrading stone(?); somewhat pestle-like. 11.1x6.5x5.7 cm.
Inventory Description Stone abrading tool, slightly porous, ovoid, possibly worked
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin VII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.1 x 6.5 x 6.7 cm (4 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54179/ 1155
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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