Haitian Mortar and Pestle (Pilon Haïtien)
Updated at 2026-04-14
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The Pilon Haïtien is a traditional wooden mortar and pestle used in Haitian cuisine to prepare spice bases. It is an essential utensil found in nearly every household kitchen.
Name
Haitian Mortar and Pestle (Pilon Haïtien)
Giver
Roudy Stanley Penn, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Haiti
Friendly States
Republic of Haiti
Flag: A white field with the national coat of arms centered. The coat of arms features a palm tree, drums, flags, weapons, and a liberty cap, symbolizing independence and freedom.
National Day: January 1
Language: Creole, French
Capital: Port-au-Prince
Area: 27,750 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 11,900,000 people
Currency: Haitian Gourde（HTG）
Government: Unitary semi-presidential republic
Size
8cm*8cm*13cm
Category
Wooden Objects
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