Arts & Cultures Collections Database

 Arts & Culture Collections » Burke Museum Objects  » Object Details

« BACK TO SEARCH RESULTS

   
Object #     2-337
Object name     Pnay, Pestle
Culture of Origin     Yakama
Materials     Stone, Lead
Techniques     Ground, Inlaid, Carved
Dimensions     L: 16.5 in, W: 2.2 in
Exhibit Label    

Pestles were used for packing dried and powdered salmon into twined basketry bags.

Source     Mrs. Paul D. Moran
Location     Yakama Reservation


Additional images are available:

 
       

Many artworks displayed in the Collection Search are protected by copyright or trademark. If you are interested in reproducing these images, please visit the Reproduction and Use Policy site.