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Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa

$975
$1,50035% Off
£739.81
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€845.90
€1,301.3935% Off
CA$1,361.81
CA$2,095.0935% Off
A$1,514.15
A$2,329.4635% Off
CHF 790.60
CHF 1,216.3135% Off
MX$18,430.87
MX$28,355.1835% Off
NOK 10,087.77
NOK 15,519.6535% Off
SEK 9,451.76
SEK 14,541.1735% Off
DKK 6,313.14
DKK 9,712.5235% Off
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Old and well used Luba wood medicine mortar with classic carved Luba face, DRC Africa. The mortar is heavily worn and polished outside from many years of use, and the inside shows deep wear. Old stable cracks down side and back. Measures: 12 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches. On custom stand total height 13 1/4 inches. ex- WA state collection
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. small chips, old stable cracks, and wear from traditional use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SMHC015341stDibs: LU1778232898852

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