possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Southern California: Early Period, Middle Period and Chumash (archaeological) Search this
Previous owner:
Rosa H. Dallidet (R. Dallindet/Mrs Dellenditt), Non-Indian, 1865-1943 Search this
Seller:
Rosa H. Dallidet (R. Dallindet/Mrs Dellenditt), Non-Indian, 1865-1943 Search this
MAI agent:
John Peabody Harrington (J.P. Harrington), Non-Indian, 1884-1961 Search this
Object Name:
Pestle (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground
Object Type:
Food Gathering and Preparation
Place:
Oil Port; San Luis Obispo County; California; USA
Date created:
4000 BC–1850 (Middle Holocene to Post-contact period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Rosa H. Dallidet (1865-1943); purchased from Miss Dallidet in 1923 by ethnologist and linguist John Peabody Harrington (1884-1961) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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