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Image Not Available for Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, wide cobble. both ends pecked. not otherwise modif
Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, wide cobble. both ends pecked. not otherwise modif
Image Not Available for Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, wide cobble. both ends pecked. not otherwise modif
Object Number 46-73-10/54242
Display Title Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, wide cobble. both ends pecked. not otherwise modif
Descriptions
Object Description Somewhat cylindrical, wide pestle; both ends pecked; not otherwise modified; granite. 19.5x8.8x6.8 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, oblong, both ends worn, mottled stone
Classification
  • Pestle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XVII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 19.6 x 8.8 x 6.5 cm (7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54242/ 1472/ XVII
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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