Zemanek-Münster

Small figural mortar

D. R. Congo, Mbala
sold EUR 200
Provenance
Hans-Wilhelm Wittmeier, Rösrath, Germany
Size
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.


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