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Object Number 46-73-10/54691
Display Title Probable stone awl, long, highly polished pointed implement, lateral groove exte
Descriptions
Object Description Long, highly polished pointed implement, possible stone awl; lateral groove extends around awl (1 cm.) from poll; convex sides taper to point; slate. 12x1.8x0.9 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, ground tool, pointed one end, other end with annular groove
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XVII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 1.8 x 0.9 cm (4 3/4 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54691/ 2516
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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