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Image Not Available for Possible polishing stone. ovoid pebble. 1 face exhibits some possible worn areas
Possible polishing stone. ovoid pebble. 1 face exhibits some possible worn areas
Image Not Available for Possible polishing stone. ovoid pebble. 1 face exhibits some possible worn areas
Object Number 46-73-10/54338
Display Title Possible polishing stone. ovoid pebble. 1 face exhibits some possible worn areas
Descriptions
Object Description "Small polishing stones, made from diorite pebbles;" Possible polishing stone. ovoid pebble. 1 face exhibits some possible worn areas. dark gray stone. 5.9 x 2.2 x 1.1 cm.
Inventory Description Stone pebble, irregular oblong, worn smooth, possible polishing stone
Classification
  • Ground Stone
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: 5 x 2.8 x 1.9 cm (1 15/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54338/ 919c/ I
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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