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Object Number
46-73-10/54642
Display Title
Abrading-grinding stone, irregular block, 1 slab-like concave worn striated work
Descriptions
Object Description
Irregular block abrading or grinding stone; one metate slab-like concave worn working surface extending to edges with striations, possible abrading surface; other flat surface highly worn and smooth; some flaking along sides; quartzite. 25x16.7x7.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Stone tool, large, irregular shape, both faces worked flat, 2 edges worn
Classification
- Abrading Stone
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin XIII; Rm V (e)
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 24.6 x 15 x 7.5 cm (9 11/16 x 5 7/8 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/54642 / 1349/ XIII
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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