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Hammer/pestle

Artist
Dateprobably 19th C.
Location where collectedVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
Mediumstone
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1910.1.9 LA
DescriptionPestle-shaped dark stone pounding tool. Long, cylindrical shape with two flattened, slightly flared ends, the top being smaller in diameter than the bottom. Stone is rather smooth.
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Not on view
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