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Image Not Available for Unmodified cobble. semi-spherical. quartzitic. 5.9 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm.
Unmodified cobble. semi-spherical. quartzitic. 5.9 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm.
Image Not Available for Unmodified cobble. semi-spherical. quartzitic. 5.9 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm.
Object Number 46-73-10/54268
Display Title Unmodified cobble. semi-spherical. quartzitic. 5.9 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description Semi-spherical unmodified cobble; quartzitic. 5.9x5.4x4.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone cobble, ovoid, 1 face slightly worn
Classification
  • Polishing stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIV
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.9 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm (2 5/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54268/ 1443b/ XIV
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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