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Catalog Number CAS 0143-0592   CAS 0143-0592; Pestle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pestle
Culture unidentified Native American (California Indian?)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, possibly
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Phallic-shaped cylindrical pestle that is pecked and ground to shape; Pestle is slightly flattened on one side and has rounded distal end; Lateral edges taper gradually toward proximal end, then expand outward forming a knob-like head; Color is gray.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.0, Length = 18.6