Small figural mortar · D. R. Congo, Mbala · ID: 3037226
sold
EUR 200
Provenance
Hans-Wilhelm Wittmeier, Rösrath, GermanySize
H: 21 cm
H: 8.3 inch
Description
wood, partly encrusted brown patina, min. dam., abrasion;
mortars of this kind were used for making snuff, for preparing medicine or sacrificial food and for mashing “pembe”, the white earth (kaolin) as well.