Mortar

AF419

From: Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF419
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bushongo | Isambo
Provenience Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood
Technique Carved
Description

Wooden with carved decoration: snuff mortar; goblet shaped; body is incised with five double triangles, top ends touching; rounded base with disc like protrusion in the center.

Height 15.5 cm
Outside Diameter 10 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 934 - Field No SF

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