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Object Number 46-73-10/55385
Display Title Spindle whorl. "turbinated". finished by polishing. convex base, medial shoulder
Descriptions
Object Description Spindle whorl. "turbinated". finished by polishing. convex base, medial shoulder, single perforation through center. proximal end is extended with concave sides & flat end. redware. 2.5 x 3.4 cm.
Inventory Description Stone spindle whorl, knob shaped, perforated lengthwise, polished
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin II
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 3.4 x 3.4 cm (15/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2569/ 46-73-10/55385/ 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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