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