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Friction stone

Very large, decorated grating table. The stone tool consists of a curved, rectangular worktop and three trapezoidal legs with a small base. Two cuboid decorations, possibly used as handles, are attached to the one-legged narrow side of the object. The upper, lower and side surfaces of the rimless worktop are decorated with engraved geometric motifs. The three legs also feature vertical, oval perforations and flat, round holes. The opposing support elements differ from the single leg, which is more solid, longer and more inclined. While the insides of the rear legs were left undecorated, the single support was engraved on three sides. The work surface of the rubbing table shows clear signs of use. There are abrasions on the corners and edges of the object. The engraved decoration is slightly eroded. The plate decorations have been partially levelled. (Künne 2005) Further information on the social, symbolic and cultural significance, as well as on the find context and periodisation could not be integrated into the long description due to technical problems at Museum Plus.

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Ethnologisches Museum
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Object type
Friction stone
Dimensions
Objektmaß: 27 x 30,5 x 34 cm
Andere Maße: Wölbung der Arbeits-/Sitzfläche: 6,5 cm
Wandstärke: (Arbeits-/Sitzfläche) 3 cm
Material/Technique
Stone
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
IV Ca 41856

Provenance and sources

when
500 - 800
where
Costa Rica
Guanacaste [Provinz]
Santa Cruz [Kanton]
San Juan [Stadt]

who
Lehmann, Walter - Collectors

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