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Image Not Available for Smothing stone. ovoid. ends & lateral peripheral edges pecked. 1 convex face loc
Smothing stone. ovoid. ends & lateral peripheral edges pecked. 1 convex face loc
Image Not Available for Smothing stone. ovoid. ends & lateral peripheral edges pecked. 1 convex face loc
Object Number 46-73-10/54316
Display Title Smothing stone. ovoid. ends & lateral peripheral edges pecked. 1 convex face loc
Descriptions
Object Description Smothing stone. ovoid. ends & lateral peripheral edges pecked. 1 convex face localized pecking & surface striations. sandstone? 11.8 x 5.5 x 2.7 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, oblong, flat, one face worn smooth, 2 edges highly pecked, red stone
Classification
  • Polishing stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin VII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.7 x 5.4 x 2.7 cm (4 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54316/ 1143/ VII
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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