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Object Number 26-42-20/C9910
Display Title Metate
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone metate, curving top, incised designs on each of 3 legs- trapezoidal in cro
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Metate
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Gracias a Dios / <County> / <City> / Sinnika
Intrasite 5 miles from La Bodega on old trail to Sinnika
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 60.5 x 62.5 x 40.5 cm (23 13/16 x 24 5/8 x 15 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C9910

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