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Image Not Available for Stone implement. elongate cobble, pestle-like. split longitudinally. 1 end irreg
Stone implement. elongate cobble, pestle-like. split longitudinally. 1 end irreg
Image Not Available for Stone implement. elongate cobble, pestle-like. split longitudinally. 1 end irreg
Object Number 46-73-10/54542
Display Title Stone implement. elongate cobble, pestle-like. split longitudinally. 1 end irreg
Descriptions
Object Description Flaked stone implement; elongate cobble; pestle-like; possible fragment; one end irregular, flaked, and battered; other end appears bifacially flaked along fracture edge; granitic. 23.8x9.1x3.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, long, flat, edges chipped away, no obvious signs of wear
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin II
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 24.7 x 9.3 x 3.5 cm (9 3/4 x 3 11/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54542/ II
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)

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Pestle
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Core
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Image Not Available for Flaked implement, elongate, thin; appears battered along periphery & 1 rounded e
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Chipped Stone
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Pounding Stone
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Image Not Available for Pestle or maul. cylindrical cobble. both ends pecked. 1 end battered & flaked. p
46-73-10/54243 Pestle or maul. cylindrical cobble. both ends pecked. 1 end battered & flaked. p
Pestle
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