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Image Not Available for Possible saw. one end broken. tabular, somewhat ovoid. 1 slightly convex edge se
Possible saw. one end broken. tabular, somewhat ovoid. 1 slightly convex edge se
Image Not Available for Possible saw. one end broken. tabular, somewhat ovoid. 1 slightly convex edge se
Object Number 46-73-10/54434
Display Title Possible saw. one end broken. tabular, somewhat ovoid. 1 slightly convex edge se
Descriptions
Object Description Tabular, somewhat ovoid saw(?); one slightly convex edge serrated, series of small grooves ground transversely across edge; edge ground; broken; schist? 11.7x7x1 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, blade shaped with one end broken, one edge serrated
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.6 x 7.1 x 0.9 cm (4 9/16 x 2 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54434/ 2420c
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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