Pestle

2001.05.0081B

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Artifact Identification Pestle   (2001.05.0081B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Processing & Preparation T&E
  4. :
  5. Food Preparation Equipment
Artist/Maker Gonzalo Vargas
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1971
Culture Canelos Quichua
Location On Exhibitin the South America exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 39.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 9.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 6.7 cm
Weight 3557 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Norman E. and Dorothea Scott Whitten, Gift 2009
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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