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Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
$1,900
£1,439.80
€1,659.20
CA$2,687.12
A$2,889.78
CHF 1,545.17
MX$34,849.89
NOK 19,539.72
SEK 17,803.20
DKK 12,397.91
About the Item
Stone mortar and pestle
Nigeria
20th century
Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm
Height on custom display stand: 26 in. / 66 cm
Pestle: 13 x 4.5 x 2 in. / 33 x 11 x 5 cm
Height on custom display stand: 16.75 in. / 42.5 cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:First Half 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: MOG67YT1stDibs: LU1778233082792
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