Bidspirit auction | A Mexican Basalt Lava Stone

A Mexican Basalt Lava Stone Molcajete and Tejolote Set - A Mexican Molcajete and Tejolote set, crafted from a dark grey, visibly granular, unpolished basalt lava stone, characteristic of volcanic rock. The mortar features a round, shallow bowl supported by three integral conical feet, creating a stable base. The accompanying pestle is an elongated, sub-cylindrical form tapering towards the ends, designed to fit comfortably in the hand for grinding. Both pieces exhibit an unpolished, textured surface. Mortar: Approximately 8 inches (20 cm) diameter, 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall. Pestle: Approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm) long.