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Figurated Ritual Pestle

1899-1937

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Kongo

Figurated Ritual Pestle

1899-1937

Physical Qualities Wood, 13 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (33 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm.)
Credit Line David and Gayle Ackley, Baltimore
Object Number 2016.239
Ritual pestle for the investiture ceremony for a ruler; with donor base. Metal rod from base inserts into bottom of pestle.
Promised gift, David and Gayle Ackley, Baltimore, by purchase; Johnny Sillah (dealer); Zonia Krassner, 1938; Chief Baya Yakoma, Kolwezi, Belgian Congo

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