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Image Not Available for Probable pottery scraper. flat, irregular. 2 fairly flat faces with straight sid
Probable pottery scraper. flat, irregular. 2 fairly flat faces with straight sid
Image Not Available for Probable pottery scraper. flat, irregular. 2 fairly flat faces with straight sid
Object Number 46-73-10/54740
Display Title Probable pottery scraper. flat, irregular. 2 fairly flat faces with straight sid
Descriptions
Object Description Flat, irregular pottery scraper(?); two fairly flat faces with straight sides and convex ends; one end and side exhibit beveled, worn edges; sandstone. 10.6x4.7x1.5 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, flat and oblong, edges obliquely worn with traces of yellow pigment
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.6 x 4.7 x 1.5 cm (4 3/16 x 1 7/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54740
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)

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