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African Mortar

Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Reminiscent of the Elemental sculpture of Constantin Brancusi, this Hardwood African Mortar and
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20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
$1,600 / set
H 42 in Dm 12 in
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

Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Moreno Valley, 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

Materials

Wood

Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
$950 / set
H 10.5 in Dm 5 in
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.
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20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large African mortar made of one solid wooden trunk
Large African mortar made of one solid wooden trunk
$1,783
H 25.99 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 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

Materials

Wood

Old African Wooden Mortar
Old African Wooden Mortar
$394
H 9.45 in Dm 9.45 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Stools

Materials

Ash

Mukecha Stool/Table
Mukecha Stool/Table
Price Upon Request
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
African Red & Green Painted Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract and sculptural, this wooden form demonstrates the timeless appeal of African art. Hand
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20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Red & Green Painted Mortar
African Red & Green Painted Mortar
$680
H 20 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
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
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Early 20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

African Pestle & Mortar
African Pestle & Mortar
$2,917
H 45.28 in Dm 11.42 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
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Early 20th Century Botswanan Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hand crafted wabi sabi mortar side table from Africa
Hand crafted wabi sabi mortar side table from Africa
$574 Sale Price
66% Off
H 24.81 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 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

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
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old and well used Luba wood medicine mortar with classic carved Luba face, DRC Africa. The mortar
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
$825 Sale Price
44% Off
H 12.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
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Antique 18th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
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
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2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Other

Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs
$3,207 / 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
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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
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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
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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
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Antique 19th Century Vases and Vessels

African Mortar With Pestle
African Mortar With Pestle
H 27.56 in Dm 14.96 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

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
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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
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Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Primitive Rustic African Mortar Stool
Antique Primitive Rustic African Mortar Stool
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
African Grain Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual rectangular tray was originally used as a mortar for grinding and removing the husks
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Mid-20th Century African Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

African Grain Mortar
African Grain Mortar
H 3.75 in W 35 in D 7.5 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

Materials

Wood

Old African Wooden Mortar
Old African Wooden Mortar
H 9.85 in Dm 6.3 in
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
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Antique 19th Century African Rustic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

19th Century African Wooden Mortar
19th Century African Wooden Mortar
H 15 in W 9.8 in D 10.2 in
Three African Wood Mortars
Located in Wainscott, NY
Collection of 3 African Wood Mortars. Each individual and beautiful! Wood is worn as shown. The
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Antique 19th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wood

Three African Wood Mortars
Three African Wood Mortars
H 19.5 in Dm 15.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Hardwood

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
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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
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Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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
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Early 20th Century Senegalese Rustic Side Tables

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Early 20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Antique African Bedouin Mortar
Antique African Bedouin Mortar
H 10.25 in Dm 8.75 in
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
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

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Hardwood

Vintage African Tribal Wooden Mortar Stool
Vintage African Tribal Wooden Mortar Stool
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in
Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique African carved wood apothecary mortar. Measure: 8".  
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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
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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
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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
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Early 20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art

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Iron

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Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
$810 Sale Price
83% Off
H 22.5 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Italian Grand Tour Augustus Caesar Carrara Marble Bust 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Carved Carrara marble bust of Augustus Caesar. Italian grand tour. Mid 19th century. collection collector paris rome new salon historical fine not signed. museum or...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique French Style Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique French style telephone. Decorated in the Asian style. Hand chased gilt brass. Inset with carved jade moth plaque. Bakelite and brass handset. Signed. Circa 1920's. Made by Be...
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Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Jade, Metal, Brass

Wabi Sabi French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina, well suited for the modern interior. "Wabi-sabi is t...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Hermes Riding Crop
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes riding crop with deer antler handle. The shaft is covered in a beautifully braided leather and finished at the bottom with twine. The stag antler is fastened at the to...
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Vintage 1960s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Hermes Riding Crop
Hermes Riding Crop
$1,500
H 0.75 in W 19 in D 5 in
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Andre Sornay
By Jacques Adnet, Charles Dudouyt, Francisque Chaleyssin, Jules Leleu, Andre Sornay
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed To Andre Sornay. Handsome French Art Deco cerused or limed oak desk chair attributed to Andre Sornay. This stunning desk chair or of...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lizard Vase by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
By Eduard Stellmacher, Amphora
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Hand-Crafted Solid Bronze Mortar with Pestle and Great Original Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Decorative and tactile, late 18th century mortar set. Mortars have been used for centuries by private people and by people in certain trades. In the kitchens of the 'well-to-do' the...
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Antique Late 18th Century European Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Crouching Venus Large Grand Tour Bronze Patinated Sculpture F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Rochester, NY
Grand tour bronze sculpture of the "Crouching Venus" after the antique. Fine patina. 19th century. Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1821-1902). # nude fe...
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Hardwood Drum
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic Tribal drum in all original condition. The Hardwood body of the Drum features fine Graining and has substantial weight. The very tight construction has a solid wraparoun...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fine Hardwood Drum
Fine Hardwood Drum
$550
H 6.25 in Dm 11.5 in
Fang-Style African Painted Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...
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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fang-Style African Painted Mask
Fang-Style African Painted Mask
$1,580
H 24.5 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery Rimini blue vase, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is signed on the bottom. Appears to have never been used. Great abstract form an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century English Treen Yew Wood Mortar and Pestle
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century English treen mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from yew wood with the rich and warm patina that only comes with age and use. Beautifully carved by hand from a si...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Yew

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Roma, IT
Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina Italian bronze mortar and pestle Measures: Pestle height 7.5 in.
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

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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.