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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