Antique Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Mortar & Pestle, 15”

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An exceptional antique hand-carved wooden mortar and pestle featuring a substantial solid hardwood body with a deep central grinding cavity … Read more An exceptional antique hand-carved wooden mortar and pestle featuring a substantial solid hardwood body with a deep central grinding cavity and beautifully aged original surface. Measuring 15 inches long, the mortar has a sculptural architectural form with carved detailing at the end and a 3-inch-diameter central opening.
Accompanied by its large turned wooden pestle, the piece displays generations of wear, tool marks, color variation and a rich dark-brown patina. The underside incorporates an unusual inset perforated metal plate, adding to the object’s intriguing utilitarian construction.
A wonderful example of primitive craftsmanship that works equally well as a collectible early tool, folk-art object or sculptural accent in a rustic, Americana or eclectic interior. See less