Mano and Metate with Corn Kernels

National Park Service, Museum Management Program
United States

Mano AD 950-1030, Metate AD 920-1120, Corn kernels AD 1100-1200

This millstone trough slab metate was used for grinding corn into flour with the two-handed mano. The corn kernels were recovered from the Gallo Cliff Dwelling site.

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Title: Mano and Metate with Corn Kernels
Original Source: National Park Service Chaco Culture National Historical Park Exhibit
National Park Service Museum Catalog Number: CHCU 7041, 29588, and 33256
National Park Service Catalog Number: CHCU 7041, 29588, and 33256

National Park Service, Museum Management Program

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