Steatite Vessel

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About this item

This vessel was made and used by Indigenous people in Deerfield, Massachusetts, between 6,000 and 3,000 years ago. It is made from a soft stone that could be carved and ground into the desired shape. These containers were used for grinding and/or cooking food.

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Details

Item typeHousehold Objects
Food Processing Equipment
CreatorLate Archaic
PlaceDeerfield, Massachusetts
TopicNative American
Food, Cooking, Beverage, Alcohol
MaterialStone/Mineral
Dimension detailsHeight: 7.00 in Width: 6.50 in
Catalog #1985.1035
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Late Archaic. Steatite Vessel. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1985-1035/. Accessed on December 6, 2024.

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