Southern California Indian Mortar

Namemortar

DatePrehistoric

Mediumrock, shell debris

DimensionsOverall: 3 7/16 x 6 1/8 x 6 5/16 in. (8.8 x 15.5 x 16 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CulturePrehistoric | Southern California Indian

Object numberA1996-1-291

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand modified, thick, mostly rectangular shaped rock, with central concave hole; wall of hole is smooth from use; gray and brown; unusual white shiny shell-like debris embedded on outer surface, as well as other ocean worm casing debris.

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