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Object Number
985-27-10/60318
Display Title
Corn mortar, probably from the Plains. Made from single piece of wood.
Descriptions
Object Description
Corn mortar, probably from the Plains. Made from single piece of wood. Deep cylindrical barrel. Wide point at bottom. Shows signs of use. Hole through point w/ sinew tied through. 33.9x15.8 cm.
Inventory Description
Mortar, cylindrical hollowed wood, tapered at one end, perforated handle
Classification
- Mortar
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Wood, Twine
Dimensions
Overall: 33.9 x 15.8 cm (13 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60318, 24812
Provenance
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930 - 1985)
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