Can anyone tell me more about this stone?

[AlabamaRelic]

My great-aunt gave me this over 20 years ago. She married a Pima Indian in Arizona. She told me that his family gave it to her as a wedding gift. She has passed away since then. I wondered if anyone here could tell me more about this mortar.

 

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[Atlantis0077]

Afternoon,

A little west for me, but its a mortar or metate for grinding probably corn. You are missing the roller pestle or mano which would have been used to grind the corn in a rolling motion back and forth on your matate. Looks to be made of volcanic rock. They come in varied sizes...some are rounder, yours is of the flatter variety. I have linked a picture of something similar.

I cannot tell from the photo how old your piece...someone more familiar might could ascertain that. If I were to guess I would say it was not an ancient piece, but that is only a guess.
Maybe someone that is more knowledgeable on western artifacts will chime in.

Happy Hunting.

Atlantis

 

[Tnmountains]

Welcome to T-net
I am betting that some of these guys and gals on here will be able to help you. What a wonderful gift to remember someone by,,,, Thanks for sharing and look forward to your post.
regards,
TnMountains