Old Pestle · D. R. Congo, Kuba-Shoowa · ID: 3044997
sold
EUR 3,200
Provenance
Patrick Mestdagh, Brussels, BelgiumSize
L: 58 cm
L: 22.8 inch
Description
ivory, rich blackish brown patina, base
Used for pounding grain. According to W. Fagg women received such pestles as wedding present and from then on used them for a lifetime.
Comparing literature
compare AHDRC 0024794
Notices
This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.