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Image Not Available for Stone ball--possible rasping stone. nearly spherical small cobble. vesicular bas
Stone ball--possible rasping stone. nearly spherical small cobble. vesicular bas
Image Not Available for Stone ball--possible rasping stone. nearly spherical small cobble. vesicular bas
Object Number 46-73-10/54306
Display Title Stone ball--possible rasping stone. nearly spherical small cobble. vesicular bas
Descriptions
Object Description Small, nearly spherical stone ball; possible rasping stone; vesicular basalt? .
Inventory Description Stone abrading tool, highly porous, surfaces worn
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 4.8 x 4.9 cm (1 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54306
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)

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