We are the only ones out there that are offering such a selection of these beautiful pieces. WE do not clean them, so sometimes you see them dusty, dark, brown. Please keep that in mind. We've sold a lot of these to museums that do chocolate demonstrations. Also we've sold these to the Smithsonian in D.C. as well as the preferred supplier the Hershey Company.   A nice washing with warm  water, will do the trick. These are grinders, usually for corn that were used in the old days.   They are made out of lava rock,(heavy) same material as the "molcajetes"(pestle & mortar).  This Antique metate measures about  11x14.5x10 inches. This mano (hand) measures about 2.5 x 11 inches. The design on most of these old metates, incorporates three legs,with the back one usually being taller, to aid in the grinding process. Imagine that this is one piece..The top part and the three legs are all hand carved out of a big chunk of lava rock. Please understand that these are old and will sometimes, have nicks, chips, etc..all minor and nothing that jeopardizes its use. Lots of times the hand (mano) does not survive so we will find one for it.  These are heavy pieces usually 30-60 lbs each. Remember also that part of the cost of this item includes the shipping.  They have become great accent pieces in many, many homes...good luck. These Metates always sell fast, so don't wait too long. 

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