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Object Number 46-73-10/54355
Display Title Polishing stone. rectangular block (brick-like). several polished facets on face
Descriptions
Object Description Polishing stone. rectangular block (brick-like). several polished facets on faces & ends. vesicular igneous. 6.2 x 4.0 x 3.9 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, rectangular, red, porous, all surfaces worn smooth, micaceous
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: 6.1 x 3.9 x 3.9 cm (2 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54355/ 2679/ XXV
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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