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Image Not Available for Core. multi-faceted, several platforms. chert. 7.8 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm.
Core. multi-faceted, several platforms. chert. 7.8 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm.
Image Not Available for Core. multi-faceted, several platforms. chert. 7.8 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm.
Object Number 46-73-10/54448
Display Title Core. multi-faceted, several platforms. chert. 7.8 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description Core; multifaceted with several platforms; chert. 7.8x5.4x4.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone chipping core, multi-faceted, light colored stone
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin IX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.9 x 5.3 x 4.3 cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54448/ 1207/ IX
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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Core
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Core
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Core
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Core
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Polishing stone
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Core
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Chipping debris
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Scraper
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