Lot 309

Casas Grandes Ancient Metate and Mano Grinding Stone

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Casas Grandes Ancient Metate and Mano Grinding Stone

Estimate: $900 - $1,350

Current Bid: $450

(1 Bid)

June 12, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Pre-Columbian, Northern Mexico, Chihuahua region, Casas Grandes culture., ca. 900 - 1300 CE. An ancient sandstone metate is a broad, shallow grinding surface with a gently worn basin, accompanied by a smooth hand-held mano shaped to fit comfortably in the palm. The stone shows heavy use wear along the center where repeated grinding has softened the surface and rounded the edges. Metates and manos were essential household tools used for processing maize, seeds, nuts, pigments, and other materials, forming a daily foundation of food preparation and craft production in many ancient communities. Size: 20.5" W x 4" H x 12.5" D (52.1 cm W x 10.2 cm H x 31.8 cm D)

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, ex-Artemis Fine Arts, Louisville, Colorado, USA; ex-private Westcliffe, Colorado, USA collection

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Bid Increments
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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 + $1,000