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Image Not Available for Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 longitudinal edge
Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 longitudinal edge
Image Not Available for Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 longitudinal edge
Object Number 46-73-10/54251
Display Title Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 longitudinal edge
Descriptions
Object Description Pestle. somewhat cylindrical, thick. 1 end pecked & rounded. 1 longitudinal edge pecked. otherwise not modified. quartz sandstone. 24.6 x 9.6 x 8.4 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, three-sided oblong, ends slightly worn, one face 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 XVII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 24.6 x 9.3 x 8.6 cm (9 11/16 x 3 11/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54251/ 1502/ 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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