Skip to main content
Image Not Available for Pestle. long, somewhat rectangular cobble. both ends pecked & rounded. not other
Pestle. long, somewhat rectangular cobble. both ends pecked & rounded. not other
Image Not Available for Pestle. long, somewhat rectangular cobble. both ends pecked & rounded. not other
Object Number 46-73-10/54241
Display Title Pestle. long, somewhat rectangular cobble. both ends pecked & rounded. not other
Descriptions
Object Description Long, somewhat rectangular pestle; both ends pecked and rounded; not otherwise modified; granite. 24.7x6.8x6.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, rectangular cylinder, both ends worn, 2 faces worn flat
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXV
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 6.7 x 7 cm (9 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54241/ 1876/ XXV
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)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Image Not Available for Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, wide cobble. both ends pecked. not otherwise modif
46-73-10/54242 Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, wide cobble. both ends pecked. not otherwise modif
Pestle
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Pestle. long, cylindrical. pecked flat on both ends; one flake removed from one
46-73-10/54244 Pestle. long, cylindrical. pecked flat on both ends; one flake removed from one
Pestle
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Short rectangular mano, both ends rounded & pecked; one end battered, slightly c
46-73-10/54647 Short rectangular mano, both ends rounded & pecked; one end battered, slightly c
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 longitudinal edge
46-73-10/54251 Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 longitudinal edge
Ground Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Semi-rect, thick maul; cobble broken longitudinally. both ends somewhat rounded
46-73-10/53816 Semi-rect, thick maul; cobble broken longitudinally. both ends somewhat rounded
Pounding Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone or mano; semi-rectangular cobble; both ends pecked; both faces w
46-73-10/53939 Smoothing stone or mano; semi-rectangular cobble; both ends pecked; both faces w
Mano
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Pestle or maul. cylindrical cobble. both ends pecked. 1 end battered & flaked. p
46-73-10/54243 Pestle or maul. cylindrical cobble. both ends pecked. 1 end battered & flaked. p
Pestle
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible pecking or smoothing stone. ovoid, flat cobble ends appear pecked. a fe
46-73-10/54378 Possible pecking or smoothing stone. ovoid, flat cobble ends appear pecked. a fe
Polishing stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Grinding or smoothing stone, elongated rectangle, ends pecked & rounded; faces p
46-73-10/54653 Grinding or smoothing stone, elongated rectangle, ends pecked & rounded; faces p
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Possible rasping stone. irregular rectangular block. both ends pecked & rounded.
46-73-10/54111 Possible rasping stone. irregular rectangular block. both ends pecked & rounded.
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. irregular cobble. both ends pecked & rounded. sandston
46-73-10/54060 Possible smoothing stone. irregular cobble. both ends pecked & rounded. sandston
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible pecking stone; short, cylindrical cobble; both ends pecked (particularl
46-73-10/53934 Possible pecking stone; short, cylindrical cobble; both ends pecked (particularl
Pounding Stone
Los Muertos