Imitation Corn Grinder and Pestle

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Imitation Corn Grinder and Pestle

Entry/Object ID

PCP.2012.4.6.ab

Description

Wood corn grinder painted with geometric and abstract pattern, and its pestle

Context

From Alan Strauss' 'A Collection of Mortar and Pestle Sets,' p.15: "One of the more satisfying aspects of collecting things is to acquire them from around the world. Mortar and pestle sets provide that opportunity. This collection includes examples from almost every part of the world."

Collection

Alan Strauss, R.Ph Collection

Category

decorative art/objects

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.2012.4

Source or Donor

Alan Strauss, R.Ph.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Alan Strauss, R.Ph, 2012

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Images of Africa Inc.

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Continent

Africa

Notes

Hand made in Kenya

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Grinder

Height

4-7/8 in

Diameter

2-3/4 in

Circumference

8-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Pestle

Length

6-3/4 in

Circumference

3-3/4 in