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Unidentified Wooden Object, Mortar?

2004.17.0299

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Artifact Identification Unidentified Wooden Object, Mortar?   (2004.17.0299)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Food Processing & Preparation T&E
    3. :
  3. Food Preparation Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 48.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 4.2 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 483 g
Measuring Remarks From Logan Museum: 48x4.5x5.5cm. Diameter was taken from the widest part of the top of the object.
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment--Dye
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Dyeing
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication The Virginia M. and James D. Tobin Collection, Purchased from the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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