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Pestle (?)

1998.19.3248

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Pestle (?)   (1998.19.3248)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Multiple Use T&E for Materials
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Native American: Arctic: Inuit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 28.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 8.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 11.3 cm
Weight 644 g
Measuring Remarks The largest dimension is taken of the entire piece. The second and the third largest dimension is taken of the cylindrical base.
Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Tanning
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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