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Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. short cylindrical, pestle-like large pebble. quartz sa
Possible smoothing stone. short cylindrical, pestle-like large pebble. quartz sa
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. short cylindrical, pestle-like large pebble. quartz sa
Object Number 46-73-10/54400
Display Title Possible smoothing stone. short cylindrical, pestle-like large pebble. quartz sa
Descriptions
Object Description Possible smoothing stone. short cylindrical, pestle-like large pebble. quartz sandstone. 12.0 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm.; Medium sized, oval, smoothly water worn, quartzite river pebbles
Inventory Description Stone tool, oblong, both ends slightly pecked
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXI
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 4.2 x 3.8 cm (3 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54400/ 1728b/ XXI
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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