Null Long double pestle in engraved wood, DOGON, Seno Plain, Mali. Length: 122 c…

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Long double pestle in engraved wood, DOGON, Seno Plain, Mali. Length: 122 cm. Cracks

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Long double pestle in engraved wood, DOGON, Seno Plain, Mali. Length: 122 cm. Cracks

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Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

A Large 17th Century Bronze Pestle & Mortar, Circa 1650. The richly patinated mortar having an outflared rim and moulded foot, with a decorative band to the centre relief cast with scallop shells, foliate scrolls and flowers, 7¼'' (18.5 cm) high, 8¼'' (21 cm) in diameter. The double-ended twin baluster pestle 13'' (33 cm) in length.

Estim. 2 500 - 3 000 EUR

DOGON FIGURE WITH MORTAR AND PESTLE Mali Wood This female figure is portrayed performing an essential daily task, using a mortar and pestle to grind millet, a staple food in the Dogon diet. The figure exhibits a robust, muscular physique; her flexed arms and legs indicate the vigour with which she wields the pestle to crush the grain. H. 68 cm NOTE This kind of artwork may serve as a tribute to the contributions of women in their lifetime. In Dogon society, upon an individual's passing, their life is celebrated through lengthy speeches honouring their accomplishments in both the fields and the home. Women are often likened to a cherished wooden stirring stick worn down from extensive use, symbolising the tireless labour they undertake for the betterment of their families. This particular sculpture, depicting a woman engaged in typical domestic chores, could be considered the visual equivalent of such a eulogy. Placed on a family ancestral altar, it would stand as a lasting acknowledgment of the deceased's lifelong work, preserving indefinitely the expressions of gratitude uttered at her funeral.

Estim. 6 000 - 8 000 EUR

LARGE DOGON PESTLE Mali Wood H.132cm Provenance : acquired from Merton D. Simpson Gallery, New York. NOTE Mortars and pestles are universal tools used to crush, pound & crack ingredients, such as grain, herbs, nuts and spices, into powders and pastes. The pounding beat corresponds to the primal rhythms of life. This pestle has acquired an exceptional patina from years of use.

Estim. 150 - 180 EUR

Long pestle in turned wood. 17th/18th century Length: 31.5 cm

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