{"product_id":"chorrera-green-stone-feline-mortar-1","title":"Chorrera Green Stone Feline Mortar","description":"\u003cp\u003eEcuador, Ca. 1500 to 1200 B.C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteresting small green flecked stone carved into an abstract animal form; the exaggerated large head with incised toothy grin and large eyes. Behind is a massive tail curled, pierced and with openwork saw cut spiral. A deep mortar depression atop and four slight delineated feet below.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 1-1\/2 inches (3.81cm) H. x 3-1\/8 inches (7.9cm) Length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare with a similar example in At the Heart of Pre Columbian America, Geiger Coll no 141.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Kenneth \u0026amp; Barbara Bower, The Lands Beyond Gallery, 1280 Lexington Ave NY NY acquired 1990s, gallery inv #5006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grinder or mortar was part of a Shamans ritual tool kit which would have consisted of this grinding tray, snuffing tablets, tubes, and spatulas. The animal form of the grinder would be a powerful magical tool and a link it to the spiritual otherworldly realm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53215026577722,"sku":"17369","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/17369bl.jpg?v=1774550336","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/chorrera-green-stone-feline-mortar-1","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}