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Image Not Available for Abrading stone. probably whetstone. pecked rounded end. slight groove-like depre
Abrading stone. probably whetstone. pecked rounded end. slight groove-like depre
Image Not Available for Abrading stone. probably whetstone. pecked rounded end. slight groove-like depre
Object Number 46-73-10/54398
Display Title Abrading stone. probably whetstone. pecked rounded end. slight groove-like depre
Descriptions
Object Description Abrading stone. probably whetstone. pecked rounded end. slight groove-like depression transversely around. rounded end worn smooth, flat end pecked. sandstone. 13.7 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, oblong, 1 end worn irregularly
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin II
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.7 x 3.4 x 2.2 cm (4 3/16 x 1 5/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54398/ 979/ II
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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