Mortar and hopper basket

human history

Hopper basket with mortar for grinding acorns. Hopper was attached with asphaltum to the stone but has come loose. Attributed to either the Chumash people who are of of the central and southern coastal regions and some of the South Channel islands in southern California or Tongva/Gabrieleno people of the Los Angeles Basin and Southern Channel Islands. Previously designated as belonging to 'Mission Indians'

Whakahounga o Mua: 16 Jun 2026
Wāhi
South California/California/United States of America
Rā Tāpiringa

1895

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

12473 (ethnology)

2011.x.710 (temporary accession number)

Wāhanga

World

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