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Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. discoidal pebble. quartz sandstone.
Possible smoothing stone. discoidal pebble. quartz sandstone.
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. discoidal pebble. quartz sandstone.
Object Number 46-73-10/54423
Display Title Possible smoothing stone. discoidal pebble. quartz sandstone.
Descriptions
Object Description Possible smoothing stone. discoidal pebble. quartz sandstone. 4.1 x 3.9 x 2.2 cm.; Very flat, smoothly water-worn, round river-pebbles, showing use as tool stones.
Inventory Description Stone tool, discoidal, edges worn smooth
Classification
  • Polishing stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 3.8 x 2.3 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54423/ 1648c/ XX
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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