Metate

Metate

Rough, porous, volcanic metate. Possibly dating 1250 AD. Part of a set (Mano -87.21 & Matate -87.20 set). Used for grinding hard corn into meal. small : weight: 4 lb 5 oz ( 1960 g ) 2/28/25 #s are also listed as 87.021 and 87.020 YR
  • Object: Metate
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: Length 9.5" x3.25" height 2"
  • Culture Area: Southwest
  • Cultural Group: Unspecified
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Charles Beardsley
  • Catalog #: 87.020