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Object Number
988-13-50/12107
Display Title
Mortar and pestle
Descriptions
Object Description
Wooden mortar and pestle, made on a lathe; single incised + darkened lines for decoration, 2 on mortar, 3 on pestle; possibly small model made for tourist trade. Mortar: 5.3 cm long * 2.7 cm max. dia. Pestle: 6.4 cm high * 7.8 cm max. dia.
Inventory Description
Mortar and pestle, flared and incised wood
Classification
- Mortar
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Togo
/
Dapaog
Additional Geographic Terms
Savannes region
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 6.2 x 7.6 x 7.5 cm (2 7/16 x 3 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
988-13-50/12107
Provenance
Collector
Sheila Stanton
(Jan 1988-Mar 1988 - 8/5/1988)
Donor
Sheila Stanton
(Jan 1988-Mar 1988 - 8/5/1988)
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