Zemanek-Münster

Pestle

D. R. Congo, Kuba-Shoowa
not available anymore
Provenance
Old Belgian Collection
Size
H: 58 cm
H: 22.8 inch

Description

ivory, partly shiny reddish brown patina, slightly bent form, cracks, abrasion and small missing parts through intensive use, base;
served 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

Yale Archive No. 0092758 (comparable object)

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