Pestle
Object
Food & drink preparation
Object number
2000.5
Physical Description
Wooden pestle with narrow waist and decorative grooves
Associated Place
Nigeria (Place)
Material
Wood
Dimension
Diameter (Whole): 68mm
Height (Whole): 304mm
Height (Whole): 304mm
Exhibition Label
Wooden Pestle and Mortar, Nigeria
This is a traditional device for milling grains and spices by pounding them. Whole grains or spices are placed in the mortar and the rounded pestle is used to crush them into fine powders.
Being African in Hackney: 1960s-20202
14 September 2021 to 14 February 2022
This is a traditional device for milling grains and spices by pounding them. Whole grains or spices are placed in the mortar and the rounded pestle is used to crush them into fine powders.
Being African in Hackney: 1960s-20202
14 September 2021 to 14 February 2022
On display?
No
