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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0143-0511   CAS 0143-0511; Maul
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Maul
Culture Northwest Coast Indian?
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Northwest Coast (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Stirrup-shaped maul pecked and ground to shape; Cylindrical knob extending from base of stirrup is slightly flared at its base and serves as the actual grinding surface; Two smaller rounded knobs extend upward from the top of the stirrup’s bridge; Overall color is dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.4, Width = 15.0, Length = 6.1