Lot Essay
This finely carved mortar could have been used for grinding the blue- green pigment of which traces still remain.
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A RARE TLINGIT STONE MORTAR
Of round form, with relief carving on the exterior with two broad faces perhaps bears, U forms at sides, two small suspension holes, the center with traces of blue-green pigment
4¾in. (10.8cm.) diameter
Of round form, with relief carving on the exterior with two broad faces perhaps bears, U forms at sides, two small suspension holes, the center with traces of blue-green pigment
4¾in. (10.8cm.) diameter