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Image Not Available for Pestle. long, somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked. small area of localize
Pestle. long, somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked. small area of localize
Image Not Available for Pestle. long, somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked. small area of localize
Object Number 46-73-10/54249
Display Title Pestle. long, somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked. small area of localize
Descriptions
Object Description Pestle. long, somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked. small area of localized pecking. otherwise unmodified. granitic. 31.0 x 10.0 x 8.3 cm.
Inventory Description Stone pestle, irregular cylinder, some surfaces pecked, 1 end worn
Classification
  • Pestle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin VII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 30.7 x 10 x 7.7 cm (12 1/16 x 3 15/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54249/ 4559/ VII
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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