Small figural mortar · R. D. Congo, Mbala · ID: 3037226
Vendu
200 €
Provenance
Hans-Wilhelm Wittmeier, Rösrath, GermanyDescription
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.