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Object Number 94-57-10/R1479
Display Title Pestle made of stone. 28x7x6 cm.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Pestle, cylindrical, tapered to ends, one pointed, abraided
Classification
  • Pestle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • California
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms California, southern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 27.5 x 7.1 x 5.3 cm (10 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R1479
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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