Pestle ·  R. D. Congo, Mongo · ID: 3035134

Description

ivory, amber-coloured and dark brown patina, of slightly curved natural form, the lower half decorated with two bulges, the flattened base which was used for pounding as well as the handle zone show traces of usage and wear, paint rubbed off, cracks;
used for pounding grain. According to W. Fagg women received such pestles as wedding present and from then on used them for a lifetime.

L’objet Pestle avec l’ID d’objet 3035134 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 73rd tribal art auction dans 25 mai 2013 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 348 a atteint un prix de vente de 5 000 €.

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