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Object Number 46-73-10/54788
Display Title Nodule of white mineral substance, possibly used for paint. rock gypsum. quartzi
Descriptions
Object Description Nodule of white mineral substance; possibly used for paint; rock gypsum.
Inventory Description Mineral nodule, white, chipped, worn and abraded
Classification
  • Raw Material
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 Mineral
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 4 x 4.5 cm (1 13/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54788/ 1202/ II
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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