Pounder Item Number: Sf630 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A t-shaped, stone pounder with small lugs, flat top and a rounded but narrow striking surface. The stone is brown with flecks of light green.

History Of Use

A cylindrical handle was probably attached with cord or other flexible material along the side with the depression.

Narrative

Pre-Conquest, before 1532 C.E.

Item History

  • Made in Peru before 1532
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name
Pounder
Identification Number
Sf630
Type of Item
pounder
Material
stone
Manufacturing Technique
pecked and polished
Overall
height 7.1 cm, width 6.1 cm, depth 2.4 cm

Who

Culture
Andes
Previous Owner
Anonymous
Received from
Anonymous (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Peru

When

Creation Date
before 1532
Collection Date
between 1949 and 1966
Ownership Date
before May 4, 1981
Acquisition Date
on May 4, 1981

Other

Condition
good
Accession Number
0711/0132