Catalog Number |
CAS 0143-0694 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Mortar | |
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 | Small bowl-shaped mortar that has been pecked and ground to overall round shape from larger boulder, possibly one that had already been water worn; Deep round, u-shaped cavity has been worn in center of mortar from long term use; Overall color is tan to gray. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.0, Depth = 8.0, Rim Diam = 11.0, Max Diam = 18.5 |