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Object Number 46-73-10/54722
Display Title Retouched-utilized flake (probable knife). ovoid. convex working edge bifacially
Descriptions
Object Description Ovoid retouched/utilized flake, possible knife; convex working edge bifacially retouched with dulling and polishing of facets on edge; basalt. 6.2x6.6x1.6 cm.
Inventory Description Stone flake, semi-lunar, one edge serrated
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 6.7 x 1.6 cm (2 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54722/ 2418a
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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Los Muertos
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Scraper
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Image Not Available for Irregular ovoid flake; corner of distal edge broken; bifacial retouched notch in
46-73-10/53622 Irregular ovoid flake; corner of distal edge broken; bifacial retouched notch in
Edged Tools
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Irregular semi-lunate utilized flake; 1 convex working edge; bifacial retouch &
46-73-10/53610 Irregular semi-lunate utilized flake; 1 convex working edge; bifacial retouch &
Scraper
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