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Image Not Available for Possible pecking stone. egg-shaped; small cobble. no real evidence of use. quart
Possible pecking stone. egg-shaped; small cobble. no real evidence of use. quart
Image Not Available for Possible pecking stone. egg-shaped; small cobble. no real evidence of use. quart
Object Number 46-73-10/54257
Display Title Possible pecking stone. egg-shaped; small cobble. no real evidence of use. quart
Descriptions
Object Description Small, egg-shaped cobble, possible pecking stone; no real evidence of use; quartz sandstone. 6.1x4.9x4.8 cm.
Inventory Description Stone cobble, ovoid, one area possibly worn
Classification
  • Roundstone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 x 4.9 x 4.9 cm (2 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54257/ 1388a/ XIII
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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