Mano and Metate Collection

Name/Title

Mano and Metate Collection

Description

Mano and Metate grinding tools.

Use

The mano and metate are stone implements used for grinding and processing plant materials, such as corn and nuts, into edible products. The mano is a handheld stone used in conjunction with the metate, which is a larger stone surface. Together, they form a functional tool kit for food preparation, reflecting the advanced stoneworking traditions of these cultures.

Context

These tools were excavated during the construction of the Gailey Subdivision in central Kaysville.

Collection

Linda Ross Collection