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Paint Mortar and Pigment Stone

Paint Mortar and Pigment Stone

The Salinas Pueblo Indians frequently whitewashed and repainted murals on the interior of their kivas. This mortar was used for grinding paints and the stone was a source of color.
Galleries: Ceramic Arts, Salinas Pottery and Other Artifacts
Keywords: Gran Quivira, Las Humanas, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, ceramics, crafts, mortar, painting, pottery
Photo Location: Gran Quivira Contact Station Exhibit, Pueblo Missions National Monument, New Mexico
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 02/19/2014
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.0666667
F Number: 6.3
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 34°35'45.05"N 106°17'45.88"W
Picture Number: 26162