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Pigment? nodule, ovoid, irregular pitted surface, part of periphery appears to b
Pigment? nodule, ovoid, irregular pitted surface, part of periphery appears to b
Object Number 46-73-10/54657
Display Title Pigment? nodule, ovoid, irregular pitted surface, part of periphery appears to b
Descriptions
Object Description Ovoid pigment(?) nodule with irregular pitted surface; part of periphery appears to be worn into beveled edge; hematite. 5.9x4.8x2.6 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, ovoid, edges worn smooth, black and red mottled stone
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.9 x 5 x 2.6 cm (2 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54657/ 1525/ XIX
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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