Abrader Item Number: Sa356 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Coarse ground stone fragment. Flattened oval in cross-section flattened. Surface shows use-wear. Broken at both ends to an overall rhomboid shape.
History Of Use
Pre-Columbian Costa Rica was part of the transitional zone between the traditions of Meso America and South America. Influences from both areas are evident with the most powerful and extensive coming from the north, particularly for the Pacific area. Possible abrader or metate fragment.
Cultural Context
grinding
Item History
- Made in Costa Rica before 1522
- Owned by Frank Berry before February 10, 1978
- Received from Frank Berry (Donor) on February 10, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Frank Berry
- Received from
- Frank Berry (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Costa Rica
When
- Creation Date
- before 1522
- Ownership Date
- before February 10, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on February 10, 1978
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 89
- Accession Number
- 0434/0007