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ID:	392145 A coworker of mine gave me this Mortar and pestle it comes from her family's farm in central California. I'm trying to learn as much about it as I can. Well this is what I think I know. The bowl is made from sandstone? It is 8" wide and 4 1/2 inches tall. Most likely used to grind acorns? Would like to know what the pestle is made of. If there is any more information on these I would love to know. Thanks everyone!
    N.C. from the mountains to the sea

  • #2
    That is incredible! I can't believe how deep that bowl is...
    "The education of a man is never completed until he dies." Robert E. Lee

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    • Sugaree
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      It's an awesome gift I'm thankful!

  • #3
    We’re the 2 found together? That’s a nice gift. People tell me they want to give me NA points and do but so far they have been modern but I just tell them thanks anyway.
    NW Georgia,

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    • Sugaree
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      Not sure if the the two came together there were several found there long time ago 20's. Mine is crude compared to some.

    • SurfaceHunter
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      I asked cause I think the bowl is older than the pestle but both are great

  • #4
    That's a classic 'bowl' or 'boulder' mortar.

    Historically, they are believed to sit between the earliest 'matate' type and the later 'hopper' type.

    Pestle is nice example of a fairly common style.

    Mortars and pestles are principle artifacts for California's acorn cultures - important and wonderful objects.

    That's a fantastic gift!
    California

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    • Sugaree
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      Thanks for the wonderful information tomf!
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