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Image Not Available for Fragment of turquoise. polished on both faces, trapezoidal, thin. 1.6 x 1.6 x .5
Fragment of turquoise. polished on both faces, trapezoidal, thin. 1.6 x 1.6 x .5
Image Not Available for Fragment of turquoise. polished on both faces, trapezoidal, thin. 1.6 x 1.6 x .5
Object Number 46-73-10/54826
Display Title Fragment of turquoise. polished on both faces, trapezoidal, thin. 1.6 x 1.6 x .5
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of turquoise. polished on both faces, trapezoidal, thin.
Inventory Description Stone, turquoise, trapezoidal, flat, both faces worn flat and 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: 1.7 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm (11/16 x 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54843/ 2782
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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