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Object Number 46-73-10/54747
Display Title Block of possible pigment material. irregular, red hematite? 10.2 x 6.2 x 5.1 cm
Descriptions
Object Description Irregular block of possible pigment material; red; hematite? 10.2x6.2x5.1 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, irregular shape, possibly raw pigment
Classification
  • Archaeological
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: 10.3 x 5.3 x 6.2 cm (4 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54747/ 1584a/ 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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