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Image Not Available for Metate fragment, broken block, worn working surface extends to edge; quartz sand
Metate fragment, broken block, worn working surface extends to edge; quartz sand
Image Not Available for Metate fragment, broken block, worn working surface extends to edge; quartz sand
Object Number 46-73-10/54643
Display Title Metate fragment, broken block, worn working surface extends to edge; quartz sand
Descriptions
Object Description Metate fragment; flat, worn working surface extends to edge; quartz sandstone. 11.9x9.9x6 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, 1 face worn smooth, irregular shape
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 J (w)
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.9 x 10 x 5.9 cm (4 11/16 x 3 15/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54643 /1348/ 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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