Mortar, Stone Item Number: 2001-102/2 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

The artifact was found in the 1940's by Tom Valentine's uncle. Was possibly used for grinding pigments, such as "Paint Pots" or "Paint Pallettes". Oval shaped stone mortar with ground off-set depression on one side.

Geographical Search Terms

Gulf of Georgia North America Northwest Coast Pacific Northwest Washington State Western United States Western Washington Whatcom County

Credit Line

Thomas M. Valentine

What

Name
Mortar, Stone
Identification Number
2001-102/2
Type of Item
stone mortar
Material
stone
Manufacturing Technique
ground
Overall
length 7.0 cm, width 5.3 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 199.2 g

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

Other

Accession Number
2001-102
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Object Category
Stone
Object Sub Category
Stone, Ground