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Image Not Available for Abrading-whetstone. rectangular slab. edges ground flat. pitting exhibited on bo
Abrading-whetstone. rectangular slab. edges ground flat. pitting exhibited on bo
Image Not Available for Abrading-whetstone. rectangular slab. edges ground flat. pitting exhibited on bo
Object Number 46-73-10/54887
Display Title Abrading-whetstone. rectangular slab. edges ground flat. pitting exhibited on bo
Descriptions
Object Description Rectangular slab, abrading or whetstone; edges ground flat; pitting exhibited on both concave faces. 10.5x9.6x2.2 cm.
Inventory Description Stone abrading tool, square, flat, both face worn smooth, edges finished
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIII; Rm. Z (w)
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.6 x 9.7 x 2.2 cm (4 3/16 x 3 13/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54887/ 1351/ XIII
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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