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Object Number
46-73-10/54644
Display Title
Superior abrading-grinding stone. ovoid cobble. 2 ends, 1 convex face pecked. sh
Descriptions
Object Description
Ovoid cobble abrading or grinding stone (superior); both ends pecked; one convex surface exhibits some pecking; pecked, short groove on surface ridge; other surface worn smooth and nearly flat; much flaking at one end; wider end of implement flaked and pecked--possible hammer end; quartz sandstone. 15.4x8.7x6.3 cm.
Inventory Description
Stone abrading tool, irregular oblong, 1face worn flat with traces of gray pigm
Classification
- Abrading Stone
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin IV-V
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 15.4 x 8.6 x 6 cm (6 1/16 x 3 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/54644/ 1052b/ IV-V
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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