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Hawaiian Lignum Vitae Mortar & Pestle Antique browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Medical: Apothecary: Pre 1837 VR: item # 615668
Requiem Antique BY APPOINTMENT Seattle, Washington 206.322.2040 Guest Book $695. |
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| 1800s turned wood mortar and pestle of highly figured lignum vitae or heartwood as it is also known. Lignum Vitae is a rock hard and incredibly dense wood making it ideal for early items of utility such as this set. This piece purchased from a Maui estate is 7" x 5 1/2" at neck. Pestle about 8 1/2". This item weighs shy 5 lbs. Beautiful and functional in the kitchen. An heirloom investment you can use and enjoy fearlessly. Lignum Vitae meaning Wood of Life it's resin is believed to have curative properties. A tea has been made of the chips. Apparently useful as a general restorative among other affects. Scientists have unearthed lignum vitae artifacts used by ancient peoples dating to over 800 years ago, and still intact! | |||||||||||
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