Metate

Metate

Large igneus / volcanic metate. Has a lot of starch possibly cornstarch on surface. The metate curves up slightly at either end and is quite rounded on the surface. On bottom are lots of peach colored blotches; possibly from lichen growth. No picture taken.
  • Object: Metate
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: unknown / prehistoric
  • Dimensions: height- 3.75-4.75 length- 18 x width-10 inches
  • Culture Area: Southwest
  • Cultural Group: Unknown
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Unknown
  • Catalog #: 97.341