Mortar and pestle

2. Mortar and Pestle:

Small : 14-16  x 12 x 6cm. 3/4 cup bowl capacity.  Weight: 2kg.

Medium: 16  x 14 -16 x 7.5cm. 1 cup bowl capacity . Weight: 3.5- 4kg.

Large: 24 x 18 x 9cm. 2 cup capacity. Weight: 6-8 kg.

XL: 30 x 20 x 12 cm . 3 cup capacity.     Weight: 10kg.

Amidst the digital age, the Mortar and Pestle artwork harks back to a time when humans relied on simple yet indispensable tools for their survival and creativity. These ancient instruments, found across diverse cultures, represent not only culinary traditions but also the very essence of human ingenuity. They remind us that our ancestors, from ancient Africans to Greeks, harnessed the power of grinding and pounding to transform raw materials into culinary delights, artistic pigments, healing remedies, and more.

Amie’s work invokes a sense of nostalgia for these timeless tools while highlighting their enduring relevance in modern times. It encourages us to reconnect with the wisdom of the past and appreciate the foundations of our culinary and creative heritage.