Mid-century Tuareg mortar and pestle - Large
Mortar & pestles were and are a key tool used by the Tuareg (nomads of the Sahel region) to grind/separate millet from the chaff. Hand carved from one piece of wood and repaired through the years, these functional pieces are stand alone works of art. This large piece is notable for its very simple design. It almost appears as if it were lifted from the earth, as is.
Dimensions:
Mortar:
23” H x 38” C
Pestle:
45” H x 8.5” C
Weight:
50lbs
All sales final
Mortar & pestles were and are a key tool used by the Tuareg (nomads of the Sahel region) to grind/separate millet from the chaff. Hand carved from one piece of wood and repaired through the years, these functional pieces are stand alone works of art. This large piece is notable for its very simple design. It almost appears as if it were lifted from the earth, as is.
Dimensions:
Mortar:
23” H x 38” C
Pestle:
45” H x 8.5” C
Weight:
50lbs
All sales final
Mortar & pestles were and are a key tool used by the Tuareg (nomads of the Sahel region) to grind/separate millet from the chaff. Hand carved from one piece of wood and repaired through the years, these functional pieces are stand alone works of art. This large piece is notable for its very simple design. It almost appears as if it were lifted from the earth, as is.
Dimensions:
Mortar:
23” H x 38” C
Pestle:
45” H x 8.5” C
Weight:
50lbs
All sales final