African Mortar And Pestle
Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, African Mortars of this quality are becoming rare.
Together the Mortar and Pestle Measure 12” diameter
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
African Pestle & Mortar
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Large mortar and pestle from late 19th to early 20th century, carved from single piece of wood
Category
Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 20 L X 20 D X 52 H cm
Materials: Copper
Category
2010s South African Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Other
Modern, Articulated, Copper & Walnut Timber, Mortar & Pestle Table & Desk Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The modern articulated copper mortar & pestle light has a copper plated ball bottom with solid
Category
2010s South African Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Steel
H 20.48 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
Victorian Apothecary Box
Located in Northampton, GB
drawer opens to reveal a selection of apothecary tools including a mortar and pestle, a measuring beaker
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mukecha Stool/Table
By Jomo Tariku
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18
Mukecha is inspired by traditional African mortars of varying sizes used for grinding barley
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Materials
Ash
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Austrian Biedermeier Wooden Compote with Classical Column Stand, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Chinese Rice Barrel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A decorative wooden Chinese rice barrel.
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Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute little Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a wooden stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the e...
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Wood, Paint
H 5.38 in W 5.38 in D 3 in
Long Fiori Chandelier by Jacques Jarrige, 1998
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent chandelier in brass hand-cut from one sheet of brass without discarding any parts and hand-hammered by Jacques Jarrige. Ten lights
unique and signed. Each Fiori is unique...
Category
2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bronze Gold Dust Pot - Kuduo, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A beautiful bronze vessel, lidded ovoid pot on a circular support, made by the Asante People, Ghana. Nicely cast lid with 7 figures in the form of animals and reptiles are depicted o...
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Moorish Moroccan Style Folding Wood Brass Tray Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully patinated large Moroccan brass tray drink table featuring a carved wood folding base. The wood is hand-carved with a six leg octagonal form with Middle Eastern turned sup...
Category
20th Century Asian Moorish Tray Tables
Materials
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Kuduo - Bronze Gold Dust Vessel, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A beautiful bronze vessel, lidded pot on three legs, made by the Asante People, Ghana. Nicely cast lid with 4 reptiles and a bird. Several faces are depicted on the side of the vesse...
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Primitive Rustic Large Plant holder Mortar African
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar
Made from hardwood, this piece has been hand crafted.
The piece is very versatile and can be used as a planter holder, small table or stoo...
Category
Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Hardwood
Cameroon "Bat" Stool African Sculpture
By Cameroon Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
Possibly Babanki. Circular ceremonial wood stool constructed of repeated animal heads. Original applied patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl 1910s-1940s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is a Japanese wooden bowl.
It is a folk craft that was used in daily life.
I don't know what kind of wood it's made of, but it's sturdy.
Despite its size, it is made from a sing...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Wood and Shell Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display.
Custom-mad...
Category
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Masks
Materials
Shell, Wood, Beads
20th C. South Indian Life Sized Carved Peacock Sculpture Statue Folk Art
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century South Indian carved and painted peacock statue. A Folk Art sculpture hand carved on a plinth base. Features bright colors of yellow, green, red and orange. A large sculp...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century Small Wooden/Metal Mortar from Yemen/Saudi Border
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century small wooden/metal Mortar from Yemen/Saudi Border.
Category
Antique 19th Century Yemeni Vases
Materials
Metal
Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
During antiquity, mortars and pestles were used to grind up herbs for cooking or by pharmacists to make medicinal powders. They are typically constructed from a hardened substance, s...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Marble
Large Hand Carved Wooden Model Boat, Denmark circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
This large model boat was crafted in Denmark in the 1900's. At just over 6' long, the large size makes it a unique decorative statement piece.
Note it is hand-hewn and carved out of ...
Category
20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Large 19th Century Swedish Wooden Trencher Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large 19th century Swedish wooden trencher bowl. Hand carved wood serving trencher or dough bowl.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all,...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Primitive Serving Bowls
Materials
Wood
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African Mortar With Pestle
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
Wooden African mortar with pestle.
African country of origin unknown.
H. 70 cm, Dia. top 38 cm
Category
Antique 19th Century Vases and Vessels
West African Mortar with Pestle, Wood, before 1960
Located in Basel, BS
Mortar with pestle made of wood. West Africa
Provenance:
Swiss Private Collection, acquired
Category
Mid-20th Century African Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Dutch Cast Bronze Mortar, Dated 1625
Located in Woodbridge, CT
dried earth.
The mortar and pestle was used to grind and mix these ingredients together for powders
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Urns
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Handcrafted Round 'Asanka Coffee Table', Side Table, Custom
By AMWA Design
Located in London, GB
and grind food in Ghana and many other parts of West Africa. Comparable to a pestle and mortar, the
Category
2010s English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary Round Handcrafted 'Asanka Coffee Table', Side Table, Custom
By AMWA Design
Located in London, GB
and grind food in Ghana and many other parts of West Africa. Comparable to a pestle and mortar, the
Category
2010s English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted in Africa, wooden footed mortar and pestle.
Great patina this kind of Moroccan mortar
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vases
Materials
Wood
Antique African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful antique African wood carved mortar and pestle. Used to ground coffee, early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Large Primitive Pestle and Mortar, Oversized, Rustic, Early 20th Century, Naive
Located in Totnes, GB
A very large Primitive pestle and mortar, the mortar hand-hewn from a single tree trunk. It has
Category
Early 20th Century African Rustic Primitives
Materials
Pine
H 44.89 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
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Questions About African Mortar And Pestle
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a mortar and pestle is to grind and mash items. In kitchens, people use them to prepare fresh herbs. Pharmacists and scientists may utilize them to break crystals and other substances into powders. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage mortar and pestle sets.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best mortar and pestle may vary depending upon your individual needs. This ancient kitchen accessory is not only a collector’s item but also a sturdy choice for your grinding needs. Shop a wide range of mortars and pestles on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best kind of mortar and pestle is really a matter of preference. The most suitable option for general use would be one made from a solid stone material such as granite or marble. Shop a range of marble mortars and pestles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Which stone is the best for a mortar and pestle is largely a matter of personal opinion. Both granite and marble can produce durable sets. Some manufacturers also produce them out of stainless steel. You'll find a collection of antique mortar and pestles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. Mortar and pestles, which have been used since the Stone Age, are still used today by cooks, herbalists and pharmacists. The mortar is a bowl made of wood, ceramic, stone, or metal, and the pestle is a club-shaped instrument used to scrape, press and grind ingredients into the desired consistency. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern mortar and pestles from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best material for a mortar and pestle is a solid stone, such as granite or marble. The enormous weight of these stone mortars and pestles will break down the materials, and they will be able to withstand years of pounding and grinding before needing to be replaced. Shop a range of antique and vintage mortars and pestles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether 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.
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