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Image Not Available for Polishing stone. short, cylindrical, pestle-like, large pebble. pecked near both
Polishing stone. short, cylindrical, pestle-like, large pebble. pecked near both
Image Not Available for Polishing stone. short, cylindrical, pestle-like, large pebble. pecked near both
Object Number 46-73-10/54403
Display Title Polishing stone. short, cylindrical, pestle-like, large pebble. pecked near both
Descriptions
Object Description Polishing stone. short, cylindrical, pestle-like, large pebble. pecked near both ends. polishing facets on surface. granitic? 6.2 x 3.1 x 2.8 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, oblong, both ends pecked
Classification
  • Polishing 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: 6.2 x 3.1 x 2.8 cm (2 7/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54403
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)

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