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Image Not Available for Irregular stone ball. possible abrading stone. hemispherical. possible pecking.
Irregular stone ball. possible abrading stone. hemispherical. possible pecking.
Image Not Available for Irregular stone ball. possible abrading stone. hemispherical. possible pecking.
Object Number 46-73-10/54256
Display Title Irregular stone ball. possible abrading stone. hemispherical. possible pecking.
Descriptions
Object Description Irregular hemispherical stone ball, possible abrading stone; possible pecking; granitic. 7.6x5.8x5.7 cm.; Small, rude, flat-faced, fine-grained tufa rasper or smoothing stone.
Inventory Description Stone tool, irregular shape and surface, slightly pecked and worn
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIX; Exc 1 Rm G east wall
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 5.8 x 5.7 cm (2 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54256/ 1554b/ XIX
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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