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Image Not Available for Broken biface. probable knife. triangular because broken at one end. bifacially
Broken biface. probable knife. triangular because broken at one end. bifacially
Image Not Available for Broken biface. probable knife. triangular because broken at one end. bifacially
Object Number 46-73-10/54431
Display Title Broken biface. probable knife. triangular because broken at one end. bifacially
Descriptions
Object Description Biface; broken; probably knife; triangular because broken at one end; bifacially thinned and retouched; flint. 11.5x4.9x0.7 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, chipped biface fragment, triangular, edges serrated, broken at base
Classification
  • Biface
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXV
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.9 x 4.7 x 0.8 cm (4 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54431/ 2988/ XXV
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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