A mortar is used to grind herbs, seeds and waxes by hand. In addition, a mortar is also ideal to use to make a tasty pesto, spice paste or guacamole, for example. This mortar and pestle is made of olive wood; one of the hardest types of wood in the world. Mortar with pestle This rustic mortar with pestle is made of olive wood and looks beautiful on your countertop. In addition, olive wood is one of the hardest woods in the world and is water, odor and dirt repellent; Ideal to use for a mortar or other kitchen utensils. Maintenance mortar We recommend smearing the wood of this mortar with pestle 1-2 times a year with olive oil and letting it soak in. This way you retain the beautiful deep color and the olive wood remains better protected against moisture. *Wash this product by hand, not in the dishwasher *Do not leave olive wood products under water for a long time.