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Image Not Available for Possible pecking stone. nearly spherical. part of periphery & surface exhibits p
Possible pecking stone. nearly spherical. part of periphery & surface exhibits p
Image Not Available for Possible pecking stone. nearly spherical. part of periphery & surface exhibits p
Object Number 46-73-10/54284
Display Title Possible pecking stone. nearly spherical. part of periphery & surface exhibits p
Descriptions
Object Description Nearly spherical pecking stone(?); part of periphery and surface exhibits pecking; quartzitic. 5.1x4.8x4.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone sphere, slight divets in one area, partially pecked surface
Classification
  • Roundstone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXI
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 4.5 x 4.6 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54284/ 1736/ XXI
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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