Catalog Number |
CAS 0458-0286 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Mortar | |
Culture | Polynesian: Hawaiian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Hawaii | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1800s | |
Collection Name | Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian) | |
Materials | Stone: vesicular basalt | |
Description | Small round mortar that has been pecked and ground to overall compressed, hemispherical shape; Somewhat shallow, but perfectly rounded depression for grinding has been pecked and ground into upper surface of mortar; All surfaces have been ground smooth indicating extensive use of mortar, but original pocked surfaces of raw material are still visible overall; Color is very dark gray to black. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.6, Max Diam = 10.8 |