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