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Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. hemispherical, small cobble. 1 surface is worn flat with striat
Smoothing stone. hemispherical, small cobble. 1 surface is worn flat with striat
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. hemispherical, small cobble. 1 surface is worn flat with striat
Object Number 46-73-10/54412
Display Title Smoothing stone. hemispherical, small cobble. 1 surface is worn flat with striat
Descriptions
Object Description Smoothing stone. hemispherical, small cobble. 1 surface is worn flat with striations. slight pecking on ends. dioritic. 6.6 x 5.5 x 4.3 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, irregular shape, both ends 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 VII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 5.5 x 4.3 cm (2 5/8 x 2 3/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54412/ 1144/ 1133/ VII
Provenance
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (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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