Mortar

A large wooden cylindrical mortar, with a semi-circular base. Mortars, such as this one, are often used for pounding rice.

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Further Information

  • Type: Domestic equipment
  • Object: Mortar
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Bullom, Loko
  • Dimensions: 395mm [H] x 220mm [W] x 230mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Sammah
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1960.20.214

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