{"product_id":"authentic-13-5-native-american-stone-roller-pestle-artifact-5lbs","title":"Authentic 13.5” Native American Stone Roller Pestle Artifact, 5lbs","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn exceptional, museum-grade \u003cspan\u003eNative American stone roller pestle\u003c\/span\u003e. This is a premium, highly collectible example of a prehistoric domestic milling tool, showcasing incredible craftsmanship and beautiful symmetry.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUnlike shorter hand-held mashing pestles, this lengthy roller was designed to be operated with two hands, utilized in a rolling or rocking motion across a flat stone milling slab (\u003cem\u003emetate\u003c\/em\u003e) to process acorns, nuts, seeds, and grains.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 13.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Diameter: 66 mm (approx. 2.6 inches) — \u003cem\u003eIdeal ergonomic thickness for handling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 5 lbs 5.0 oz (5.31 lbs) — \u003cem\u003eSubstantial, authentic prehistoric weight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Authenticity Markers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing Seams \/ Lines: Features distinct, long flattening lines carved\/scribed onto opposing sides of the stone. This is a classic prehistoric manufacturing trait where the toolmaker scored the stone to split away excess bulk, leaving the sides slightly flat to prevent the heavy tool from accidentally rolling off a grinding slab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkmanship: The piece displays clear pecked-and-ground manufacturing textures, with beautifully smoothed and tapered ends resulting from extensive ancient use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, untouched prehistoric condition. The stone is completely intact with no modern breaks, fractures, or major plow damage. It retains its natural, aged surface patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review the high-resolution photographs carefully to judge the exceptional condition, symmetry, and workmanship of this high-grade artifact for yourself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50517600796891,"sku":"1757861530971","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-09T155750.682.jpg?v=1790351649","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/authentic-13-5-native-american-stone-roller-pestle-artifact-5lbs","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}