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Object Number
94-57-10/R558
Display Title
Ground stone pestle, polished.
Descriptions
Object Description
Stone hammer; frequently used with antler wedges for splitting logs into slabs.
Inventory Description
Stone, ground pestle, both ends flared, wider end concave, and slightly pecked
Classification
- Pestle
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Oregon
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 15 x 8.4 x 8.1 cm (5 7/8 x 3 5/16 x 3 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
R/558
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