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Image Not Available for Stone ball. possible rasping stone. somewhat spherical small cobble. vesicular b
Stone ball. possible rasping stone. somewhat spherical small cobble. vesicular b
Image Not Available for Stone ball. possible rasping stone. somewhat spherical small cobble. vesicular b
Object Number 46-73-10/54294
Display Title Stone ball. possible rasping stone. somewhat spherical small cobble. vesicular b
Descriptions
Object Description Small, somewhat spherical stone ball or possible rasping stone; vesicular basalt? 4.9x4.6x4.5 cm.; Bolas or war-club weights, artificially formed - of granite.
Inventory Description Stone abrading tool, porous, irregular sphere, some areas worn smooth
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
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: 4.4 x 4.8 x 4.4 cm (1 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54294/ 1660d
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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