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Object Number 46-73-10/54574
Display Title Slab-trough metate, somewhat rectangular large cobble. narrow working surface, p
Descriptions
Object Description Slab-trough metate, somewhat rectangular large cobble. narrow working surface, parallel sides, no real rim. concavity basin-like at 1 end. found with 10-54647; ground granite?; 26.8 x 19.1 x 9.6 cm.
Inventory Description Stone metate, irregular rectangle, surface pecked, 1 face concave, 1 face worn f
Classification
  • Metate
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: 26.6 x 19.3 x 8.5 cm (10 1/2 x 7 5/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54574/ 1536/ Muertos/ XIX/ 68
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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