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Image Not Available for Spindle whorl, discoidal, partial broken periphery, polished, single perforation
Spindle whorl, discoidal, partial broken periphery, polished, single perforation
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl, discoidal, partial broken periphery, polished, single perforation
Object Number 46-73-10/54493
Display Title Spindle whorl, discoidal, partial broken periphery, polished, single perforation
Descriptions
Object Description Discoidal spindle whorl; polished; single perforation in center of disc; part of periphery broken off; phylite. 4.6x4.5x0.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone disc, very thin, perforated at center, edges worked smooth and chipped
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: 4.6 x 4.5 x 0.2 cm (1 13/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54493/ 3081
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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