Granite stone, one side flattened, used to grind something

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Object Number 973-16-50/11497

Display Title Granite stone, one side flattened, used to grind something

Descriptions

Indigenous Term gatcha seni

Inventory Description Metate, stone, semi-cylidrical, flat 1 side, worn from use

Classification

Metate

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Hamar

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Ethiopia

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 14.9 x 8.5 x 6.7 cm (5 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 973-16-50/11497 & 104

Provenance

Donor Robert G. Gardner

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