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Object Number
46-73-10/54198
Display Title
Smoothing or (superior) grinding stone. rectangular, ends & sides pecked round.
Descriptions
Object Description
Semi-rectangular smoothing or grinding stone (superior) with rounded corners; ends shaped and rounded by pecking; one convex face; one concave face with depression in center; ressembles a rectangular mano; vesicular basalt. 15.1x9.9x4.3 cm.
Inventory Description
Stone abrading tool, porous, oblong, ends worked smooth, one face concave, burne
Classification
- Abrading Stone
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
/
Arizona
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Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 14.9 x 9.8 x 4.1 cm (5 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/54198
Provenance
Provenance
Frank Hamilton Cushing
(1886-1889)
Provenance
Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition
(1886-1889)
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