Mid century Tuareg mortar and pestle in pink
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 carved from one piece of wood and repaired through the years, these functional pieces are stand alone works of art. Museum quality, this unusual piece stands out with its pink patina.
Dimensions:
Mortar:
17” H x 24“ W
Pestle:
27” H x 6.5” W
Weight:
25 lbs
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 carved from one piece of wood and repaired through the years, these functional pieces are stand alone works of art. Museum quality, this unusual piece stands out with its pink patina.
Dimensions:
Mortar:
17” H x 24“ W
Pestle:
27” H x 6.5” W
Weight:
25 lbs
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 carved from one piece of wood and repaired through the years, these functional pieces are stand alone works of art. Museum quality, this unusual piece stands out with its pink patina.
Dimensions:
Mortar:
17” H x 24“ W
Pestle:
27” H x 6.5” W
Weight:
25 lbs
All sales final