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Object Number 46-73-10/55564
Display Title Spindle whorl. biconvex, slipped, polished. base-less convex than top. single pe
Descriptions
Object Description Spindle whorl. biconvex, slipped, polished. base-less convex than top. single perforation in center. surrounded by 3 small knob-like protrusions . redware. 3.4 x 2.1 cm.
Inventory Description Ceramic disc, biconical, fire-clouded red, perforated at center, one face with t
Classification
  • Disk
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XX
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 3.4 x 2 cm (1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/55564/ 2904
Provenance
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (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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