Very hard wood, and was used to grind grain and other foods in large mortars. The patina on the wood shows years of use. This every day utilitarian object was both functional and aesthetically beautiful in shape and form.
Most of the pestles, like this one, have some natural age splits.
We have several of these available, and have some in our kitchen area too, as a reminder for how easy we have it now!
Dimensions: 37" H
It is mounted on a 6" square metal base, and on it, it is 37 1/4" tall.
The diameter at the top is 4".
