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Object Number
46-73-10/54370
Display Title
Polishing stone. large pebble. entire surface exhibits polishing. 1 face in part
Descriptions
Object Description
Polishing stone. large pebble. entire surface exhibits polishing. 1 face in particular displays a worn facet. 7.2 x 2.6 x 2.4 cm. ;Very small, smoothly waterworn river pebbles used in polishing pottery before burning.
Inventory Description
Stone tool, irregular oblong, faces worn smooth, 1 end pecked
Classification
- Polishing stone
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin XIII
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 7.2 x 2.4 x 2.6 cm (2 13/16 x 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/54370/ 1362a/ XIII
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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