Pilon
Tschokwe · Angola
Reference: VAR-12
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- Height
- 59 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Pylon intended to crush cereals in mortar. These pilons topped with a figure are also used by their owners as prestigious symbols. Dark patina.
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Full original description
Pylon intended to crush cereals in mortar. These pilons topped with a figure are also used by their owners as prestigious symbols. Dark patina.
Further technical information
- Width
- 6 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Angola. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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