Carved vintage Tuareg mortar and pestle
Mortar and pestles were and are a key tool used by the Tuareg (nomads of the Sahel region) to grind/separate millet from the chaff. Hand made and repaired through the years, these functional pieces are stand alone works of art. This piece is noticeable for its sculpture-like quality.
Dimensions:
Mortar:
17.5” H x 35” C
Pestle:
35” H x 6” C
Weight:
15lbs
All sales final
Mortar and pestles were and are a key tool used by the Tuareg (nomads of the Sahel region) to grind/separate millet from the chaff. Hand made and repaired through the years, these functional pieces are stand alone works of art. This piece is noticeable for its sculpture-like quality.
Dimensions:
Mortar:
17.5” H x 35” C
Pestle:
35” H x 6” C
Weight:
15lbs
All sales final
Mortar and pestles were and are a key tool used by the Tuareg (nomads of the Sahel region) to grind/separate millet from the chaff. Hand made and repaired through the years, these functional pieces are stand alone works of art. This piece is noticeable for its sculpture-like quality.
Dimensions:
Mortar:
17.5” H x 35” C
Pestle:
35” H x 6” C
Weight:
15lbs
All sales final