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Spindle whorl. ellipsoidal single perforation through center. medial groove arou
Image Not Available for Spindle whorl. ellipsoidal single perforation through center. medial groove arou
Object Number 46-73-10/55428
Display Title Spindle whorl. ellipsoidal single perforation through center. medial groove arou
Descriptions
Object Description Spindle whorl. ellipsoidal single perforation through center. medial groove around periphery. plainware. 3.2 x 2.3 cm.
Inventory Description Ceramic ovoid, possible bead, center perforation and peripheral groove
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXI
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 3.1 x 2.2 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/55428/ 2932
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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