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Image Not Available for Retouched, utilized flake knife. ovoid. convex working edge is bifacially retouc
Retouched, utilized flake knife. ovoid. convex working edge is bifacially retouc
Image Not Available for Retouched, utilized flake knife. ovoid. convex working edge is bifacially retouc
Object Number 46-73-10/54725
Display Title Retouched, utilized flake knife. ovoid. convex working edge is bifacially retouc
Descriptions
Object Description Ovoid retouched/utilized flake knife; convex working edge bifacially retouched, dulled and polished in areas; felsitic. 5.7x9.2x1.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, flake edged tool, ovoid and flat with sharpened edge
Classification
  • Edged Tools
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: 9.1 x 5.7 x 1.2 cm (3 9/16 x 2 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54725/ 1683a/ 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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