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Old African Wooden Mortar
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Solid wood mortar produced in Africa in the 1950s. With its raw shape and organic hue, it will
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

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Wood

Old African Wooden Mortar
Old African Wooden Mortar

Old African Wooden Mortar

H 9.45 in Dm 9.45 in
Old African Wooden Mortar
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Solid wood mortar produced in Africa in the 1950s. With its raw shape and organic hue, it will
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

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Wood

Old African Wooden Mortar
Old African Wooden Mortar

Old African Wooden Mortar

H 9.85 in Dm 6.3 in
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted in Africa, wooden footed mortar and pestle. Great patina this kind of Moroccan mortar
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Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle

Wooden African Mortar and Pestle

H 10.5 in Dm 5 in
Large Wooden African Mortar Bowl, 1950s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful large wooden african mortar bowl manufactured in Africa in 1950s. In very good
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Mid-20th Century African Vases

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Wood

Large Wooden African Mortar Bowl, 1950s
Large Wooden African Mortar Bowl, 1950s

Large Wooden African Mortar Bowl, 1950s

H 10.63 in Dm 9.06 in
Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar wooden chunky table or Stool African
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar stool or table. Made from hardwood, this piece has been
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Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Side Tables

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Hardwood

Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar wooden chunky table or Stool African
Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar wooden chunky table or Stool African

Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar wooden chunky table or Stool African

H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Old and decorative hand carved wooden bowl / mortar produced in Africa early 1900s. In good
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Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Folk Art Decorative Bowls

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Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s

Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s

H 14.97 in Dm 13.39 in
A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Mortar that works perfectly for a planter. By unknown designer in
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century
A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century

A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century

H 20.87 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar table or Stool African
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar stool or table. Made from hardwood, this piece has been
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Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Side Tables

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Hardwood

Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar table or Stool African
Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar table or Stool African

Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar table or Stool African

H 14.18 in W 13 in D 14.97 in

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Located in Brecht, BE
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18th century stone mortars

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H 7.48 in W 9.06 in D 4.33 in
Jen Lin Vase, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Madrid, ES
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Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
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H 3.94 in Dm 6.7 in
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Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century

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Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi African Bowl
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
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Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi African Bowl

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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 9 in
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Located in AIGNAN, FR
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African Mangbetu Carved Figural Fertility Bow Harp Domu Instrument 27"
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Located in Milan, IT
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African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s

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Mid-Century African Woman Figurine by Cortendorf, 1950s
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Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
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By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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H 6.01 in Dm 9.65 in
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Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
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Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar wooden table or Stool African

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Questions About African Wooden Mortar
  • What is a wooden mortar?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A wooden mortar is a traditional, usually handcrafted bowl used for making spice mixtures. Best preferred for their durability, wooden mortars help crush spices to a coarse texture, thus retaining their taste and essence to the optimum. Find a collection of antique and vintage wooden mortars on 1stDibs today.
  • Are wooden mortar and pestles good?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether wooden mortar and pestles are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people like the feel of wood or appreciate how a wooden set looks displayed in their kitchen. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mortar and pestle sets.
  • What is traditional African wooden art?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.

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