Stone 

Caption

Import restricted since 1995.

Section 8g of Designated List in force since 1995.

Barkbeaters
Tabular dense stone artifacts with numerous longitudinal parallel incisions worked on one or both broad faces. On one variety (Classic and Postclassic Periods), three of the four narrow sides have a broad groove meant to receive a very pliable stick wound around it as a handle. The other variety considered here has an integral stone handle (Late Preclassic).

Example shown: Barkbeater, Maya, Late Preclassic period.

For import restrictions in force from 1987, see History of Import Restrictions below.