This handcrafted Mortar and Pestle cut from beautifully grained olive wood lends a unique touch to your kitchen. Olive wood is a very attractive and sturdy hard wood with a smooth silky finish, and has antibacterial properties that won't stain. Made from 150 year old, responsibly-sourced olive trees, this Mortar and Pestle is sure to become an invaluable addition to your kitchen. Use it to grind up everything from nuts to spices; make Pesto Genovese the traditional way! In order to maintain its beauty and durability, be sure to hand-wash and dry thoroughly; treat it every few months with mineral oil to maintain the beautiful natural grains running through the pieces. Because of the unique nature of olive wood, each piece will vary slightly in shape and grain.