Mortar

Object/Artifact

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Nso Traditional Catalog

Name/Title

Mortar

Entry/Object ID

2014.01.151

Description

Cylindrical mortar bowl decorated with crocodile carved and painted black encircling its sides. Pedestal with an animal foot/leg shaped handle and solid semi-circular base set on a solid circle.

Context

Used for grinding herbs and spices

Dimensions

Height

29 cm

Width

24 cm

Dimension Notes

H: 29 cm W: 24 cm

Material

Wood, pigment