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Object Number 46-73-10/54684
Display Title Possible polishing stone, rectangular, with triangular longitudinal cross-sectio
Descriptions
Object Description Rectangular pebble with triangular longitudinal cross section, possible polishing stone; one face concave, smooth; other face convex, smooth, with some pitting; both faces meet at a beveled edge along one side; dark brown. 3.8x3.1x1.3 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, rectangular, one edge worn obliquely, others flat, one face worn flat
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.7 x 3 x 1.3 cm (1 7/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54684/ 1395
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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