Zemanek-Münster

Old Pestle

D. R. Congo, Kuba-Shoowa
sold EUR 3,200
Provenance
Patrick Mestdagh, Brussels, Belgium
Size
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.


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