Pestle
D. R. Congo, Kuba-Shoowa
not available anymore
Provenance
Old Belgian CollectionSize
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.