"chisel", long, cylindrical rod, bifacially flaked sharp edge of chisel bit; oth

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Object Number 46-73-10/54694

Display Title "chisel", long, cylindrical rod, bifacially flaked sharp edge of chisel bit; oth

Descriptions

Object Description "chisel"; long cylindrical rod; one end has been bifacially flaked to produce initial sharp edge of "chisel" bit; otherwise unmodified except for very slight battering on blunt end; unidentified igneous. 14x2.4x2.2 cm.

Inventory Description Stone tool, cylindrical, one end rounded, 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 XVII

Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 14 x 2.4 x 2.2 cm (5 1/2 x 15/16 x 7/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46-73-10/54694/ 1482/ XVII

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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