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Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-14176, described as Kuner-Nanu- 'mortar for Vegetables', Tanzania, Mbulu district, Tango-Guwang, house of Daniel Qwanang (village chairman), Iraqw people. 5-14176, acc no. 3650. Orig. No. JC57. File code: 1.5 August 1, 1981. Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Univ. Approp. Materials, techniques: Wood, local. Purchased in Mastcheda near Mbulu in 1973 from specialist. Context of use: Used by women and girls for grinding vegetables. Vegetables are placed in the mortar and ground with wood pestle. Owner is Martha, first wife of Daniel. Description: Mortar; wood, hourglass shaped with bowl and pedestal. Ht. 22 cm, Diam. 17 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-4120, described as Wooden mortar for stamping foods; raised carved ring around middle of exterior; round bottom; in use; 22.5 cm high.
Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-1671a, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-8397a, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-1670a, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-13097a, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-4467, described as mortar
Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-4119, described as Wooden mortar for stamping foods; raised carved around middle of exterior; round bottom; new; 23 cm high.
Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-4452, described as Mortar; carved natural wood with burnt design; 12.5 cm h.
Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-13221, described as Mortar., Ethiopia, Eritrea, Asmara. 1962-63. 5-13221, acc no. 3286. File code: 1.5 Collector: Dr. Jack L. Rocker. Donor: Dr. Jack L. Rocker. Materials, techniques: Carved teak Context of use: Coffee grinder. Description: Coffee mortar; carved teak cylinder somewhat hourglass-shaped; lt. brown with distinct grain; hollowed out at top; h. 17.5 cm.

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