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Stone grinder with hand
Object Number 2003.31.5
Display Title Stone grinder with hand
Descriptions
Object Description Stone grinder with hand-shaped handle; Boruca style
Inventory Description Mano, carved hand in fist at end of handle
Classification
  • Mano
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Costa Rica, Highland
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 9.7 x 9 cm (6 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.31.5
Credit Line Gift of Margaret Matthews (widow of Professor John B. Matthews of Harvard Business School)
Provenance
Collector Margaret Matthews (1966 - 12/5/03)
Donor Margaret Matthews (1966 - 12/5/03)

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