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Image Not Available for Whetstone. semi-cylindrical. 1 rounded end, 1 broken? end. series of shallow gro
Whetstone. semi-cylindrical. 1 rounded end, 1 broken? end. series of shallow gro
Image Not Available for Whetstone. semi-cylindrical. 1 rounded end, 1 broken? end. series of shallow gro
Object Number 46-73-10/54227
Display Title Whetstone. semi-cylindrical. 1 rounded end, 1 broken? end. series of shallow gro
Descriptions
Object Description Semi-cylindrical whetstone with one rounded end; series of shallow grooves running along short axis at slight angle; deepest groove and narrow part of piece at broken end; possibly hafted; one end appears broken off; sandstone. 7.3x3x2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone abrading tool, cylindrical, one end rounded, one end flat, 1 face highly w
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: 7.2 x 3 x 2.1 cm (2 13/16 x 1 3/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54227/ 1272/ 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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