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Image Not Available for Basically unmodified cobble. hemispherical cobble. a few possible pecking marks
Basically unmodified cobble. hemispherical cobble. a few possible pecking marks
Image Not Available for Basically unmodified cobble. hemispherical cobble. a few possible pecking marks
Object Number 46-73-10/54267
Display Title Basically unmodified cobble. hemispherical cobble. a few possible pecking marks
Descriptions
Object Description Hemispherical cobble, basically unmodified; a few possible pecking marks on one end; quartz sandstone. 7.7x6.6x5.6 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, ovoid, ends slightly 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 VII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.7 x 6.6 x 5.6 cm (3 1/16 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54267/ 1156/ VII
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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Pounding Stone
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