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Image Not Available for Flaked stone implement. elongate, ovoid, thin, pestle-like. 2 ends fractured. bi
Flaked stone implement. elongate, ovoid, thin, pestle-like. 2 ends fractured. bi
Image Not Available for Flaked stone implement. elongate, ovoid, thin, pestle-like. 2 ends fractured. bi
Object Number 46-73-10/54550
Display Title Flaked stone implement. elongate, ovoid, thin, pestle-like. 2 ends fractured. bi
Descriptions
Object Description Thin, elongate, pestle-like flaked stone implement; fractured at both ends; some end bifacial flaking and battering, particularly on fracture surface of one end; granite. 20x8.4x5.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, chipped tool, elongated cobble, 2 large flakes removed at each end, 1 fac
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 8.5 x 5.2 cm (7 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54550/ 1566/ Muertos/ XIX/ 82
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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