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Image Not Available for Ovoid large pebble. no real evidence of use. sandstone? 6.1 x 4.3 x 2.9 cm.
Ovoid large pebble. no real evidence of use. sandstone? 6.1 x 4.3 x 2.9 cm.
Image Not Available for Ovoid large pebble. no real evidence of use. sandstone? 6.1 x 4.3 x 2.9 cm.
Object Number 46-73-10/54395
Display Title Ovoid large pebble. no real evidence of use. sandstone? 6.1 x 4.3 x 2.9 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description Ovoid large pebble. no real evidence of use. sandstone? 6.1 x 4.3 x 2.9 cm.
Inventory Description Stone pebble, ovoid
Classification
  • Ground 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: 6.1 x 4.3 x 2.9 cm (2 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54395
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)

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Scraper
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Scraper
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Pounding Stone
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Scraper
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