Over $133.9 million USD sent to artisans so far!
Artisan Subscription Box
Passport Club
Lists
- Home
- Ancient Ways
Send to a friendHand Carved Basalt Trinket Box with Lid, "Ancient Ways"
Coming Back!
This item is available for backorder and will ship within 2 to 8 weeks. Read more
Pre-Order Now!
This item is available for pre-order and will ship within 2 to 8 weeks. Read more
Delivery EstimateIntended to hold jewelry or trinkets, this petite round lidded box is carved by hand from volcanic basalt in a labor-intensive process. Grupo Comonfort presents the box, which has the look of an ancient artifact.
- 0.42 kgs
- 0.9 lbs
- Lid: 4 cm H x 6 cm Diam.
- Lid: 1.6" H x 2.4" Diam.
- Box: 5 cm H x 7 cm Diam.
- Box: 2" H x 2.8" Diam.
- Basalt
- Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Gift Info
- Email this item in advance of a gift.
- Email this item as a gift suggestion.
- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
Related Items
Customer Reviews
Purchased this? Leave your review.
Rhonda
Verified Reviewer
09/06/2021
"Amazing"
I loved this jar for a gift. The energy was amazing
Best Uses
- To put trinkets in
Purchased Item:
Ancient Ways, Hand Carved Basalt Trinket Box with Lid
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0)No (0)
Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Friend
- Occasion: birthday
Lorianne
Verified Reviewer
07/13/2023
"Used every day"
This is beautifully made and holds up well to everyday use - whether for spices or to make guacamole as I was shown in Mexico City.
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0)No (0)
Virginia
Verified Reviewer
07/07/2023
"Perfect Size"
Beautifully made and the perfect size for a family
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0)No (0)
Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Daughter
- Occasion: 'just because'
Elizabeth
Verified Reviewer
10/18/2022
"The real deal!"
Very authentic and can t wait to give this as a gift to dear friends for Christmas. They love to cook and grinding spices in this molcajete will be a real treat!Thank you for your wonderful workmanship.
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0)No (0)
Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Friend
- Occasion: Christmas
MosaicCanada
Verified Reviewer
08/29/2022
"Authentic and Very Beautiful"
Beautiful stone mortar pestle. The design is perfect and the weight is very substantial 4-5 pounds. Very nice for working with dried whole spice, herbs, and creating stone ground whole grains.
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0)No (0)
Patti
Verified Reviewer
08/20/2022
"Grand Tradition indeed"
This beautiful molcajete arrived so well packed and was shipped so quickly.I have a smaller one that I had for years and was looking for a bigger one.After curing it I made a salsa grande! Have made beautiful guacamole in it.It truly is a unique piece.
Best Uses
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (1)No (0)
Find Similar Items
Write a review"Sadly, there is less and less appreciation for the molcajete and this puts its tradition in danger of dying out."
"Our group came about because of a tradition in Mexico — an emblem of the gastronomy and culture of our country. The volcanic stone molcajete.... read more
