Accession No
1946.432 C
Description
One flat pounder of dark grey stone, possibly basalt. Concave sides; convex top; flat grinding face; signs of wear on grinding face.
Place
Americas; Caribbean; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Nevis; St George's
Period
Pre-Columbian/Pre-Hispanic
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1946.432 C
Cultural Affliation
Material
Stone; Basalt
Local Term
Measurements
82mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten paper label adhered to object reading in pencil: 'St. George's. Nevis'.
Event Date
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung
Context (Other)
Catalogue card in G.H.S. Bushnell's hand: "Found in the Museum. We have similar types to B and C from St. Kitts"
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Similar to 1946.432 B, but grinding face flatter and not so well finished. Of dark lava; Ground
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Display)
Exhibited: Maudslay Gallery West Indies Case until 1986
Event Date 1986
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
One flat pounder of dark grey stone, possibly basalt. Concave sides; convex top; flat grinding face; signs of wear on grinding face.
Event Date 6/6/2024
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung
FM:137846
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