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Object Number 46-73-10/54749
Display Title Flaked lithic. rectangular with ovoid transverse cross section. exhibits flaking
Descriptions
Object Description Rectangular flaked lithic(?); ovoid transverse cross section; exhbits flaking on both end platforms. 5.2x4.3x1.7 cm.
Inventory Description Stone fragment, rectangular, possible petrified wood, cut and worked flat both e
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: 5.1 x 4.2 x 1.6 cm (2 x 1 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54749
Provenance
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)

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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Image Not Available for Drill, triangular transverse cross-section, convex base; flaked chert; 3.4 x .9
46-73-10/54484 Drill, triangular transverse cross-section, convex base; flaked chert; 3.4 x .9
Perforator
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Ovoid flake; 1 lateral edge exhibits unifacial retouch; flaked stone; 7.7 x 5.2
46-73-10/53579 Ovoid flake; 1 lateral edge exhibits unifacial retouch; flaked stone; 7.7 x 5.2
Scraper
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Maul or "pounder".rectangular, thick, ovoid. convex poll, slightly convex workin
46-73-10/54638 Maul or "pounder".rectangular, thick, ovoid. convex poll, slightly convex workin
Ground Stone
Los Muertos?
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone or mano. ovoid, pecked. 1 nearly flat surface exhibits possible
46-73-10/54216 Smoothing stone or mano. ovoid, pecked. 1 nearly flat surface exhibits possible
Abrading Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. ovoid, flat large pebble. 1 flat face exhibits some sm
46-73-10/54405 Possible smoothing stone. ovoid, flat large pebble. 1 flat face exhibits some sm
Polishing stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Rectangular mano; 1 convex grinding surface; both ends exhibit flaking; ground r
46-73-10/53374 Rectangular mano; 1 convex grinding surface; both ends exhibit flaking; ground r
Mano
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Ovoid utilized retouched flake; bifacial flaking along distal edge; flaked stone
46-73-10/53617 Ovoid utilized retouched flake; bifacial flaking along distal edge; flaked stone
Scraper
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Abrader-core scraper; fragment ovoid cobble. 1 end removed by flaking. unifacial
46-73-10/53798 Abrader-core scraper; fragment ovoid cobble. 1 end removed by flaking. unifacial
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Core, half of cobble flaked away; flaking edges pecked & dulled; possible hammer
46-73-10/53724 Core, half of cobble flaked away; flaking edges pecked & dulled; possible hammer
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Core possibly used as hammerstone; non flaked end of nodule exhibits slight batt
46-73-10/53669 Core possibly used as hammerstone; non flaked end of nodule exhibits slight batt
Ground Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. ovoid, thin small cobble. 1 surface exhibits worn, smooth areas
46-73-10/54413 Smoothing stone. ovoid, thin small cobble. 1 surface exhibits worn, smooth areas
Polishing stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Ovoid flake; bifacial flaking on laterals; unifacial retouch on distal edge; fla
46-73-10/53624 Ovoid flake; bifacial flaking on laterals; unifacial retouch on distal edge; fla
Scraper
Los Muertos