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Mortar and pestle

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Description

Mortar is a household item designed for crushing and grinding grain crops and various solid substances. It is made of hard wood and has a hollow inside. The mortar is crafted from the thick trunk of solid wood by hollowing or chiseling out the middle to a certain depth.
Pestle is a tool used for crushing grains and other substances placed in the mortar; it serves as the handle of the mortar. The pestle is made from thick, hard wood that has been thoroughly dried in the shade. The upper part of the pestle is made thicker, while the lower part is thinner.

Dating period: 1993 г.
Material: Tree
Technique: Carving
Size: 95смх25см, 97 см.
Category: Wood
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