Pestle
R. D. Congo, Kuba-Shoowa
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Provenance
Old Belgian CollectionTaille
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.