Large Vintage Wooden African Mortar & Pestle With Brass Rivets
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Extra large 3-legged African Mortar with matching pestle. Decorated with copper leaves and an
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20th Century Tribal Umbrella Stands
Materials
Fruitwood
African Mortar
19th Century Handcrafted African Mortar and Pestle, Distressed Wood
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
Large African mortar made of one solid wooden trunk
Located in Munich, DE
Crafted from a single, solid log, it’s a stunning piece that showcases organic textures and craftsmanship.
Category
20th Century Tulu Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
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
African Red & Green Painted Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract and sculptural, this wooden form demonstrates the timeless appeal of African art. Hand
Category
20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures
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
Hand crafted wabi sabi mortar side table from Africa
$576Sale Price|66% Off
H 24.81 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
Hand crafted wabi sabi mortar side table from Africa
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in ECHT, NL
African antique mortar. Handcrafted from a single piece of wood. The height is 63cm. Used to ground
Category
Early 20th Century Botswanan Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Old African Dogon Hand Carved Wood Oversized Mortar and Pestle
$1,295 / set
H 34 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Old African Dogon Hand Carved Wood Oversized Mortar and Pestle
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautifully rustic old African hand carved wood oversized mortar and pestle created by the Dogon
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
$2,403
H 14.97 in Dm 13.39 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
Category
Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood
Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
$825Sale Price|44% Off
H 12.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old and well used Luba wood medicine mortar with classic carved Luba face, DRC Africa. The mortar
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
Category
Antique 18th Century African Tribal Art
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
$1,570 / item
H 20.48 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
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
A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A wonderful antique wooden mortar and pestle, measuring an impressive 19 inches in diameter, this
Category
Antique 19th Century African Primitive Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
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Early 20th Century African Mortar
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century African Mortar
Category
20th Century African Planters and Jardinieres
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century African Vases
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Primitive Rustic African Mortar Stool
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar. Made from hardwood, this piece has been hand crafted
Category
Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Stools
Materials
Hardwood
African Grain Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual rectangular tray was originally used as a mortar for grinding and removing the husks
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century African Wooden Mortar
Located in High Point, NC
The muscular simplicity and tactile appeal of this antique wooden mortar give it a majestic
Category
Antique 19th Century African Rustic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Three African Wood Mortars
Located in Wainscott, NY
Collection of 3 African Wood Mortars. Each individual and beautiful! Wood is worn as shown. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Primitive Rustic Large African Wooden Mortar Stool Table
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H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Antique Primitive Rustic Large African Wooden Mortar Stool Table
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar. Made from hardwood, this piece has been hand crafted
Category
Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar wooden table or Stool African
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H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 12.6 in
Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar wooden 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
Category
Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
Archaic African Mortar Made from Ironwood
Located in Vienna, AT
This very massive, exceptional mortar is hand carved from a lovely rust couloured iron wood. It was
Category
Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Archaistic Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Coffee Mortar in Carved Wood from the Kaffa People in Ethiopia
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This fine African mortar was made and used by the Kaffa people in Ethiopia to grind coffee beans
Category
20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique African Bedouin Mortar
Located in San Mateo, CA
Hardwood mortar used for grinding coffee from Northern Africa. This mortar decorated with incised
Category
Early 20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage African Tribal Wooden Mortar Stool
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
African tribal wooden mortar pot. Dates from the 20th century, hand carved decoration, very
Category
20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique African carved wood apothecary mortar. Measure: 8".
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
African Tribal Well Carved Wooden Pedestal Bowl or Mortar
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An interesting and well carved antique African, probably Nigerian, tribal wooden pedestal bowl or
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Primitive Pestle and Mortar, Oversized, Rustic, Early 20th Century, Naive
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H 44.89 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
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
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
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$1,267Sale Price|35% Off
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
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$1,922
H 29.53 in W 15.36 in D 35.44 in
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Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Materials
Wood
From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa
$5,100
H 64.75 in W 101.25 in D 2.5 in
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By Korhogo Tribe
Located in Asheville, NC
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Materials
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Materials
Earthenware
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$4,975
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
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Located in Rochester, NY
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$672
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Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Brass
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Wood
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$9,500
H 25 in W 15 in D 16 in
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African Mortar For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic African mortar available at 1stDibs. An African mortar — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage African mortar you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African mortar, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each African mortar bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made African mortar over the years, but those crafted by Berber Tribes of Morocco and Egg Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an African Mortar?
Prices for an African mortar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $294 and can go as high as $2,966, while the average can fetch as much as $794.
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