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Image Not Available for Grooved abrader. somewhat cylindrical, large cobble. one convex surface has thre
Grooved abrader. somewhat cylindrical, large cobble. one convex surface has thre
Image Not Available for Grooved abrader. somewhat cylindrical, large cobble. one convex surface has thre
Object Number 46-73-10/54744
Display Title Grooved abrader. somewhat cylindrical, large cobble. one convex surface has thre
Descriptions
Object Description Grooved abrader. somewhat cylindrical, large cobble. one convex surface has three parallel polished wide grooves in center (5.3 x 2.7, 1.7, 3.2 cm.). dioritic. 30.5 x 15.4 x 12.7 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, oblong, 3 worn horizontal grooves, 1 edge with worn divets
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin VII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 31 x 15.5 x 11.5 cm (12 3/16 x 6 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54744
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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