Domestic Mortuary Deck

Kongo · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Reference: VAR-4

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Height
15 cm
Material
Wood

Small mortar mallet intended to grind small amounts of cereal for domestic use. Artisanal piece made by the family itself, possibly used as a votive figure.

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Full original description

Small mortar mallet intended to grind small amounts of cereal for domestic use. Artisanal piece made by the family itself, possibly used as a votive figure.

Further technical information
Width
5 cm
Attributed period
Mid-century XX

Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.

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