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Object Number 46-73-10/54582
Display Title Metate fragment, thin rectangular fragment of side, possible red pigment stain i
Descriptions
Object Description Metate fragment, thin rectangular fragment of side, possible red pigment stain in center of worked side, possible palette?; 16.4 x 6.5 x 12.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone metate fragment, irregular shape, porous, one face worn concave with possi
Classification
  • Metate
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XVII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 14.4 x 5 cm (6 1/2 x 5 11/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54582/ 1479/ VII
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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