Bannoura's Olive Wood Small Mortar & Pestle, Natural Each spoon, spatula and tray show the beauty of the grain of olivewood All olive wood products are carved from wood that is pruned from young trees and sprouts of trees no longer producing olives No olive tree is damaged or destroyed in the harvesting of wood which assures that the trees remain healthy and the groves sustainable Care instructions: Hand wash and towel dry completely after each use Annually apply a little vegetable oil or mineral oil to maintain and preserve the appearance of the wood