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Image Not Available for Retouched-ground flake removed from large cobble, lunate, convex edge exhbits bi
Retouched-ground flake removed from large cobble, lunate, convex edge exhbits bi
Image Not Available for Retouched-ground flake removed from large cobble, lunate, convex edge exhbits bi
Object Number 46-73-10/54660
Display Title Retouched-ground flake removed from large cobble, lunate, convex edge exhbits bi
Descriptions
Object Description Flake; lunate; removed from large cobble; convex edge exhibits bifacial retouching and grinding of sharp edge; probable knife or hoe. 10.9x18.1x2.6 cm.
Inventory Description Stone flake scraper, semi-lunar, 1 edge chipped/sharp, 1 face smooth, 1 rough
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin VI
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 18.2 x 10.9 x 2.6 cm (7 3/16 x 4 5/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54660/ 1096/ VI
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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