[Cob] Re: African Earth

[James Ogle]

The "basin"  is more than likely used to grind corn, wheat, rice, or what 
ever is the local grain.  See the long stick with bulbous ends in the 
background?  That is used to pound and grind the grain that is placed in the 
"basin".  Kind of like a giant mortar and pestle.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barbara Roemer" <roemiller at infostations.net>
To: <coblist at deatech.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 12:58 AM
Subject: [Cob] Re: African Earth


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> David, fascinating pics.  Is what looks like a basin in the kitchen really
> that?  Is it clay?  Sealed?
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> Barbara
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