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Image Not Available for 1 wooden pestle; 7 1/4 in. high
1 wooden pestle; 7 1/4 in. high
Image Not Available for 1 wooden pestle; 7 1/4 in. high
Object Number 968-50-20/23486
Display Title 1 wooden pestle; 7 1/4 in. high
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden pestle; 7 1/4" long
Inventory Description Organic, wood, utensil, cylindrical, rounded one end, perforated other end, perforation on side
Classification
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Materials Wood
Dimensions Other: 18.4 x 6.5 x 6.2 cm (7 1/4 x 2 9/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 968-50-20/23486

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