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Posted Nov 26, 2009, 12:10:01 AM
Here are a bunch of stone mortars that are made of basalt and weigh anywhere between 200lbs - 600lbs.




This one was probably placed on its side during the war:


Here's my favorite of the bunch, with multiple holes and made out of limestone:


Clam shell adze:



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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Nov 26, 2009, 07:10:12 AM
Nice photos.
Thanks for sharing.
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  • Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Nov 26, 2009, 07:00:48 PM
    That is just so cool. Are you in Guam right now? Big Morters for many generations.
    Happy Thankgiving Reddirt.
    TnMtns

    Most people are born as hunters in one way or another. Does it not make sense that we gather as well. Enjoy the hunt and gather wisely.
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    Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Nov 27, 2009, 07:13:32 AM
    Nice pics,thanks for showing them...

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    Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Nov 27, 2009, 09:06:41 AM
    Those are cool! thanks for showing them. What's in the last two pics? That's really interesting.

    ng
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    Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Nov 27, 2009, 03:47:18 PM
    Those are cool! thanks for showing them. What's in the last two pics? That's really interesting.

    ng

    Its a adze blade made from a clam shell.  One end is sharpened.
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