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Object Number 46-73-10/54285
Display Title Stone ball. spherical cobble. surface shaped by pecking. ceremonial, game or pec
Descriptions
Object Description Spherical stone ball; surface shaped by pecking; ceremonial, game or pecking use; sandstone. 6.9x6.8x6.6 cm.
Inventory Description Stone sphere, surface pecked, white-colored stone
Classification
  • Roundstone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin I
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.8 x 6.6 x 6.7 cm (2 11/16 x 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54285/ 2403a
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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