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Object Number 46-73-10/54823
Display Title Fragment of turquoise. & surrounding matrix. one surface appears polished. 4.8 x
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of turquoise. & surrounding matrix. one surface appears polished. 4.8 x 2.6 x 1.1 cm.
Inventory Description Stone, turquoise, irregular shape, mottled green, 1 face worn smooth
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIII
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 2.6 x 1.1 cm (1 15/16 x 1 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54823/ 2721
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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