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Object Number 46-73-10/54575
Display Title Metate fragment, fire-cracked. somewhat rectangular. fairly flat trough-like dep
Descriptions
Object Description Metate fragment, fire-cracked. somewhat rectangular. fairly flat trough-like depression (not to end or sides). see 10-54773 (other half); ground granite-diorite; 17.0 x 16.6 x 5.4 cm.
Inventory Description Stone metate fragment, oblong, half missing, 1 face concave, cracked, partially
Classification
  • Metate
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIX; west burnt house
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 17.2 x 16.5 x 5.1 cm (6 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54575/ 1537b/ Muertos/ XIX/ 53
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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