METATE

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

METATE

Entry/Object ID

1999.27.2234

Description

UNKNOWN PROVENIENCE

Collection

Shippee Archaeological Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Metate

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Mortar, Grain

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Grain Processing

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Processing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

5-1/4 in

Length

17 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

BASALT

Condition

Overall Condition

Good