Antique African Carved Mortar & Pestle

Description

A set of antique mortar and pestle from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. Both elements carved from single logs of … more A set of antique mortar and pestle from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. Both elements carved from single logs of wood with a dark wax finish. This antique African kitchen mortar features carved breast on the body, which is a symbol of fertility. The long pestle has a face carved at the top end. Mortar: 11“(D) x 16"(H) Pestle: 3“(D) x 40"(H).

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