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Image Not Available for Possible pestle. irregular-cylindrical, long cobble. 1 end flaked & slightly pec
Possible pestle. irregular-cylindrical, long cobble. 1 end flaked & slightly pec
Image Not Available for Possible pestle. irregular-cylindrical, long cobble. 1 end flaked & slightly pec
Object Number 46-73-10/54245
Display Title Possible pestle. irregular-cylindrical, long cobble. 1 end flaked & slightly pec
Descriptions
Object Description Possible pestle. irregular-cylindrical, long cobble. 1 end flaked & slightly pecked. otherwise unmodified. possible "pick-axe" or pestle - granitic - 30.7 x 7.3 x 5.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone pestle, irregular cylinder, both ends worn
Classification
  • Pestle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIV
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 31 x 7.4 x 5.5 cm (12 3/16 x 2 15/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54245/ 4579/ 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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Chipped Stone
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Core
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Core
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Core
Los Muertos
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