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Image Not Available for Possible pecking stone. hemispherical small cobble. granite. 6.0 x 4.9 x 4.8 cm.
Possible pecking stone. hemispherical small cobble. granite. 6.0 x 4.9 x 4.8 cm.
Image Not Available for Possible pecking stone. hemispherical small cobble. granite. 6.0 x 4.9 x 4.8 cm.
Object Number 46-73-10/54255
Display Title Possible pecking stone. hemispherical small cobble. granite. 6.0 x 4.9 x 4.8 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description Small, hemispherical cobble, possible pecking stone; granite. 6x4.9x4.8 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, ovoid, irregular reddish surface, some areas pecked
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 4.9 x 4.8 cm (2 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54255/ 1659b
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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