Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Old Slave Mart Museum, American, founded 1937
Date
ca. 1800-1900
Medium
wood
Dimensions
H x W x D (Mortar): 19 5/16 × 13 × 11 13/16 in. (49 × 33 × 30 cm)
H x W x D (Pestle): 34 1/4 × 4 5/16 × 4 5/16 in. (87 × 11 × 11 cm)
Description
A mortar and pestle made from wood. The mortar sits flat with squared off edges. The pestle consists of a rod with large blunt ends for mashing.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
mortars (grinding tools)
pestles
Topic
Agriculture
Cooking and dining
Domestic life
Foodways
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.14.1.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5241a28fe-62a7-4bf4-8b13-a7233c6c9c7f

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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