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Object Number 46-73-10/54796
Display Title Nodule of white mineral substance. possible paint material. series of scratches
Descriptions
Object Description Nodule of white mineral substance; possible paint material; series of scratches on surface; gypsum/talc. 9.5x6.3x5.4 cm.
Inventory Description Mineral fragment, white opaque stone with chalk-like crust, incised marks
Classification
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXIII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Mineral
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 6.4 x 5.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54796/ 4596
Provenance
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (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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