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Image Not Available for Possible "chisel", elongated large pebble, triangular longitudinal cross-section
Possible "chisel", elongated large pebble, triangular longitudinal cross-section
Image Not Available for Possible "chisel", elongated large pebble, triangular longitudinal cross-section
Object Number 46-73-10/54685
Display Title Possible "chisel", elongated large pebble, triangular longitudinal cross-section
Descriptions
Object Description Large, elongated pebble with triangular longitudinal cross section, possible chisel; one end possible sharpened by flaking; quartzitic. 9x3.4x3.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, irregular shape, four faces worn flat, mended, one end chipped
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 3.2 x 3.6 cm (3 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54685/ 1640/ XX
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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