Prehistoric - North America - Two Stone Mortars > Lot No. 920

Description:
Two double-sided stone mortars: the larger in a pale brown stone; the smaller in a dark grey stone, for grinding cosmetics or similar (2).

Measurements:
740 grams total, 180 mm, 58 mm.

Condition:
Very fine. Rare.

References:
Miles, C. Indian and Eskimo Artefacts of North America, p.46.

Provenance:
Ex Dr Alston Weaver collection; acquired 1930s; found St Louis mound complex before 1930.

Low estimate: £150
High estimate: £250

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £100