Pestle

31-29-3

From: United States of America | Alaska

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 31-29-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | Alaska
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Stone
Description

Cylindrical, stone pestle with a tapered shaft. One end is a flat and circular base that extends out from the shaft. The other end has two broad, raised bands and terminates in a rounded point. Partially covered with a white encrustation. Chipped and ground to shape. Used for general grinding and crushing.

Length 29.2 cm
Outside Diameter 10.2 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1931
Other Number 1-31 - Other Number

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