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Image Not Available for Possible abrading-pecking stone. ovoid, egg-shaped cobble. pecking on surfaces.
Possible abrading-pecking stone. ovoid, egg-shaped cobble. pecking on surfaces.
Image Not Available for Possible abrading-pecking stone. ovoid, egg-shaped cobble. pecking on surfaces.
Object Number 46-73-10/54301
Display Title Possible abrading-pecking stone. ovoid, egg-shaped cobble. pecking on surfaces.
Descriptions
Object Description Ovoid cobble, possible abrading or pecking stone; pecking on surfaces. 8.3x6x5.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, ovoid, rough surface, edges pecked
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin IX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.2 x 6 x 5.5 cm (3 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54301/ 1265/ IX
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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