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- Incised Hematite
Description: Plummet-shaped hematite incised 1/8 of an inch from the large end. Dimensions: L 3.2, Diam .6 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card ). - Pumice Mortar and Ball
Description: Pumice mortar and smoothed pumice ball. Dimensions: Height 1.3 cm, Diameter 3.2 cm, bowl 2.2 x 1.4 cm (mortar). Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card - mortar, catalog card - ball). - Miniature Mortar and Ball
Description: Paint mortar and stone ball. Dimensions: Height 1.3 cm, diameter 4.4 cm, bowl 3.5 x .7 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Miniature Basalt Mortar
Description: Miniature basalt mortar. Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card ). - Sandstone Metate
Description: Sandstone metate with a shallow trough. Dimensions: 55.4 x 27.9 x 9.6 cm (outer), 55.4 x 21.7 x 2.4 cm (inner). Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Shallow Trough Metate
Description: Vesicular basalt metate with a shallow trough. Dimensions: 48.4 x 24.2 x 17.2 cm (outer), 48.4 x 18.4 x 5.1 cm (inner). Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Prehistoric Axe with a Modern Handle
Description: Diorite axe with a 3/4 groove and modern hafting. Dimensions: 19 x 7 cm; Weight 41 oz. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - 3/4-groove Axe
Description: 3/4-groove axe. Dimensions: 7.5 x 2.5 x 1.75 inches. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - 3/4-groove Axe
Description: 3/4 groove-axe made from polished diorite. The butt and cutting ends all have use-wear. Dimensions: 6.5, 2.75 inches; Weight 2.75 lb. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Axe Reused as a Hammer
Description: A 3/4-groove diorite axe reused as a hammer. Dimensions: 7.6 x 3.2 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Unfinished Axe
Description: Unfinished axe with the end of the blade shaped by pecking. The stone was apparently carefully selected because it already had much of the shape and size needed for the finished product. Dimensions: 16.6 x 8.5 x 5.5 cm; Weight 2 lbs 14 oz. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Basalt Mano
Description: Vesicular basalt mano. Dimensions: 23.5 x 10.7 x 4.9 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Cobble Mano or Smoothing Stone
Description: Sandstone cobble mano or smoothing stone; if the latter, this tool may have been used for plastering work. Dimensions: 14.2 x 8 x 5 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Basalt Mano
Description: Bifacial rectangular vesicular basalt mano with rounded corners and hand grooves on each side. Dimensions: 19 x 10.3 x 3.8 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Thin Sandstone Mano
Description: Very thin sandstone mano. Dimensions: 9.5 x 3.5 inches. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card).