Pestles like these, of very hard wood, were used to grind grain and other foods in large mortars. The patina on the wood shows years of use, therefore most of the pestles, like this one, have some natural age splits.
These everyday utilitarian objects were both functional and aesthetically beautiful in shape and form.
No base.
The precursor of cuisinart!
51 1/2" in length. Diameter is 3 1/4"
