Skip to main content
Object Number 2002.1.735
Display Title Metate
Descriptions
Object Description Metate
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, metate, ovate, oval grinding surface, chipped
Classification
  • Metate
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 18.9 x 37.8 x 46.5 cm (7 7/16 x 14 7/8 x 18 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.1.735

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Stone metate
39-97-10/20492 Stone metate
Metate
Site 264
Ground stone metate fragment, part of grinding surface
31-36-20/C13401 Ground stone metate fragment, part of grinding surface
Metate
Sitio Conte
Slab metate. small rectangular boulder. slight concave grinding surface extendin
46-73-10/54576 Slab metate. small rectangular boulder. slight concave grinding surface extendin
Metate
Los Muertos
Metate. ovoid, small boulder. long, narrow, fairly flat trough. open-ended on on
46-73-10/54774 Metate. ovoid, small boulder. long, narrow, fairly flat trough. open-ended on on
Metate
Los Muertos
Ground stone metate with three legs
2010.1.28 Ground stone metate with three legs
Metate
North America?
Metate for grinding grain (with grinding stone)
69-24-20/1565 Metate for grinding grain (with grinding stone)
Metate
Nicaragua
Large metate
01-32-10/57121 Large metate
Metate
Mound 3
Metate + Grinding Stone
83-72-20/32677 Metate + Grinding Stone
Metate
Mound
Metate + grinding stone
83-72-20/32676 Metate + grinding stone
Metate
Nicaragua
Metate + Grinding stone
83-72-20/32754 Metate + Grinding stone
Metate
Pelona
Ground stone metate
08-3-10/79585 Ground stone metate
Metate
Madisonville
Stone metate (with mano, #20/17876)
48-19-20/17875 Stone metate (with mano, #20/17876)
Raw Material
Metate
Intibuca