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Image Not Available for Possible smoothing-polishing stone. hemispherical large pebble. 2 convex faces e
Possible smoothing-polishing stone. hemispherical large pebble. 2 convex faces e
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing-polishing stone. hemispherical large pebble. 2 convex faces e
Object Number 46-73-10/54273
Display Title Possible smoothing-polishing stone. hemispherical large pebble. 2 convex faces e
Descriptions
Object Description Large hemispherical pebble, possible smoothing or polishing stone; both convex faces exhibit slightly smoothly worn facets; quartzitic. 4.6x4.3x3.4 cm.
Inventory Description Stone sphere, ovoid, edges pecked
Classification
  • Roundstone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 4.3 x 3.4 cm (1 13/16 x 1 11/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54273/ 1657c/ XX
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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