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SKU: 25-1368

Oregon Desert Mortar Stone

$245.00

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Early Man

3.5" H x 4.75" D

Hand Built from Stone in a Spherical Shape with a Shallow Bowl and a Flatted Bottom 

In Very Good Condition

Oregon desert mortar stones are milling stations, grinding rocks, or bedrock mortars—are ancient Indigenous artifacts used for processing food and materials. Found throughout the high desert regions of Eastern and Southeastern Oregon (such as the Alvord Desert, Owyhee River basin, and Rimrock Draw), these stone tools offer a fascinating look into the daily survival and social structures of early Great Basin peoples.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Anasazi - Hohokam - Salado - Caddo

Year Range: Early Man

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 3.5 in4.75 in

Category: Stone Artifacts - Mortar - Pestles - Mano - Matate

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