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product_id: 7934083
title: "Olmec Mortar and Pestle, Acacia Wood"
brand: "ironwood gourmet"
price: "R1447"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7934083-olmec-mortar-and-pestle-acacia-wood
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Acacia wood 5.75" dimensions 1 lb weight Olmec Mortar and Pestle, Acacia Wood

**Brand:** ironwood gourmet
**Price:** R1447
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Elevate Your Culinary Game with a Touch of History!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Olmec Mortar and Pestle, Acacia Wood by ironwood gourmet
- **How much does it cost?** R1447 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7934083-olmec-mortar-and-pestle-acacia-wood)

## Best For

- ironwood gourmet enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ironwood gourmet brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Simple Care:** Maintenance is a breeze—just wash with warm, soapy water and air dry.
- • **Timeless Design:** Inspired by pre-Columbian artistry, this mortar and pestle adds a touch of history to your kitchen.
- • **Crafted Uniquely:** Each piece is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, showcasing stunning acacia wood patterns.
- • **Effortless Grinding:** Transform herbs, spices, and nuts into fine powders or pastes with ease.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Perfectly sized at 5.75 inches, making it easy to store and handle.

## Overview

The Ironwood Gourmet Olmec Mortar and Pestle is a beautifully crafted kitchen tool made from unique acacia wood, designed for grinding herbs, spices, and nuts into fine powders or pastes. Weighing just 1 pound and measuring 5.75 x 5.75 x 3 inches, it combines functionality with a stunning pre-Columbian aesthetic, making it a must-have for any culinary enthusiast.

## Description

Ironwood Gourmet Olmec Mortar and Pestle, Acacia Wood

## Features

- ONE-OF-A-KIND: Made from gorgeous acacia wood, known for its unique and natural contrasting patterns. This means every bowl is one of a kind, and just as individual as the person who owns it.
- PERFECT POWDERS AND PASTE: Extremely effective at reducing herbs, spices, and nuts to powders or pastes,
- UNIQUE DESIGN: Built in the pre-Columbian style, this mortar and pestle are sure to add charm to any kitchen.
- EASY MAINTENANCE: All you need to do is wash with warm, soapy water and air dry.
- MEASUREMENTS: Weighs 1 pound and has dimensions of 5.75 x 5.75 x 3 inches.

## Product Details

- **Material:** Acacia Wood
- **Brand:** Ironwood Gourmet
- **Color:** Brown
- **Finish Type:** Unfinished
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 5.75 x 5.75 x 3 inches

## Images

![Olmec Mortar and Pestle, Acacia Wood - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71I9wAX09bL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good for grinding
*by D***N on October 26, 2010*

Regarding Ironwood Acacia Wooden Mortar & Pestle, Here is why this particular mortar & pestle are worth your consideration: If you are going to use this wooden device in the kitchen, (as opposed to just putting it on display), it is good for grinding. I have visited about 4 major well known stores, and checked out about 10 different wooden motars (on line as well), and none of the wooden mortars had the features for which mortars are really used. This mortar did have the important features: (1) the pestle tip is nice and wide, about 2.5 inch diameter, angled. This makes it practical to grind things. (2) The mortar has a wide opening, 4 inches diameter, yet it is not too deep. The depth is about 1.5 to 1.75 inches, and the depression or inner surface is round. So if you want to crush, say seeds, then you have practical access to do so. (3) the top end of the pestle is comfortable to handle firmly, which is important if you want to really crush things in there; the handle is about 4 inches on length. 80% of the wooden mortars that I have seen were either too small, the pestle was too thin, or the mortar was so deep that it would not be practical to use for small crushing jobs. Believe me, if you want to crush more, you will probably just want to buy a mortar with a 10 or 16 inch diameter, and you'll need major muscle to actually crush something. In such case, I would just use a food processor. One more point that people do not seem to get: although wood is not the perfect material for grinding (because you need to be carefull to crush mostly dry ingredients, and because the wooden surface is rather smooth) -- wood could possibly be the most inert material to use if you care about health. Companies that sell metal, stone, earthen ware, or marble materials, do not tell you the chemical makeup of the material. When you grind food, small bits of the mortar and pestle actually come off and get into your foods. These amounts are really very tiny. So if you get some extremely tiny amount of the wood in your diet, that is usually perfectly fine. This is not necesarily the case with metals or stones. Unless the mortar manufacturer specifically certifies the quality of the material in writing, you do not know what bits of the material you are ingesting. For example, metal and stone mortars will enrich your food with certain minerals and possibly some heavy metals. Some of these minerals, like calcium, are okay. But you really cannot be sure if some of these materials contain excess amounts of poisonous lead, cadmium, etc. Even tiny amounts of lead or heavy metals can actually make you less healthy. That is why I chose a wooden mortar. Wood does not guaranty that you will not encounter something bad, but Wood does not typically contain such heavy metals. I look for a mortar which is not coated with paints or varnishes-- because as you may have guessed, these also end up in your food when you grind with the mortar and pestle. My only negative point about this mortar is that it is not made of one solid piece of wood. This could be a problem, because the parts will eventually split apart if you are not carefull to only grind seeds, dry herbs, and low-moisture items. Though I do wash it with soapy water quickly and immediately dry it after each use. The thing about it not being from a single piece of wood, is also that some kind of cement or glue must have been used to put the pieces together, so go figure what's in there. A word to the wise: if you use a wooden mortar, you might consider not grinding strong tasting things in there like garlic, cinnamon, or cloves, because you will get that flavor in you next grind session. I usually grind seeds and some spices which are not too strong, and use a hand-held garlic press for the garlic. Then I mix everything later in a separate bowl. If you really are not concerned about ingesting stone, then a big earthen ware or volcanic stone with a wide pestle tip - would be more practical than a wooden one. It all depends on your interests. For food, I shoot for a good piece of wood mortar. I am writing this review because this is the type of review that I wanted to find when I was looking for a motar and pestle. So now there is one, if you are still reading it. One last note: I use the mortar to grind small bits of ingredients, so I will not have to pull out my food processor and then have to clean all the parts. Be aware that you really need a bit of vigorous and controlled muscle action to grind things with a mortar. Strength & patients is needed with tougher ingredients, like flax seeds. If you have pains or carpal tunnel syndrome, then maybe a mortar is not your best option. But a typical little coffee grinder is not necessarily appropriate for grinding certain foods, so that is why I now have a wooden mortar & pestle as well. My coffee grinder instructions say not to grind oily seeds, like flax or peanuts. There is a reason for that! Good luck in your search!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice quality set
*by L***N on May 29, 2025*

Very nice set. Great having it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very pretty
*by L***N on March 24, 2024*

This worked out great for our garlic and herbs. We needed something that would help when cooking but was durable yet pretty. The wood is strong and thick. The stain is a lovely walnut. Good grade item and coating. The handle is easy to hold and comfortable. The size is a good size but it is on the smaller end. So that I would consider. It’s perfect for us but if making larger sides or preparing more I would suggest the larger size. Very pretty in the counter top and easy to clean.Update: After sometime not too much use, the wood seems to be fading and white markings. We hand wash it and dry right away, but the sealant finish is not protecting the wood. It still works but it's starting to not look so pretty anymore. Sadly I think may get a marble one. Love the finish,shape, and style of this one but with continued use and washing dont think it will last long with its aesthetic look and sealed protection.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*