Small Wooden Mortar

A hard wood mortar, probably used for grinding snuff. It has four bowed legs attached to a tubular shaped base which is similar to a rice mortar. The base and the rim appear to have been blackened by burning.

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Further Information

• Type: Domestic equipment
• Object: Small Wooden Mortar
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 215mm x 120mm x 110mm
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Mano (Collected)
• Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Glasgow Museums
• Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.fh

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