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Image Not Available for Pecking-hammer stone. hemispherical cobble. localized battering particularly on
Pecking-hammer stone. hemispherical cobble. localized battering particularly on
Image Not Available for Pecking-hammer stone. hemispherical cobble. localized battering particularly on
Object Number 46-73-10/54259
Display Title Pecking-hammer stone. hemispherical cobble. localized battering particularly on
Descriptions
Object Description Pecking or hammerstone; hemispherical; localized battering, particularly on one end; quartz sandstone. 8.2x7.1x5.7 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, ovoid, ends pecked and worn
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin III
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.2 x 7.1 x 5.5 cm (3 1/4 x 2 13/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54259/ 1018/ III
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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Core
Los Muertos