Julien Gauthier

Living Africa: Tribal Objects for Your Home

Old mortar or Bedouin Bahbash from the late 19th century, in traditionally carved wood, used to grind coffee. It features pretty decorative geometric patterns and inlays in bone and metal.
This beautiful decorative object held among Bedouins a symbol of generosity and nobility.
Sold as is (it has seen a bit of life)

Height 23 cm
Diameter 16.5 cm

Ancien mortier ou Bahbash bédouin de la fin du 19e siècle en bois sculpté traditionnellement utilisé pour moudre le café.  Il présente de jolies décorations géométriques complexe et des inscrustrations en os et métal.
Ce bel objet décoratif représentait chez les Bedouins un symbole de générosité et de noblesse.
Vendu en l'état (il a un peu vécu)

Hauteur 23 cm
diamètre 16,5 cm

Africa  (No reserve price)

Late 20th century - Wood, Metal, Bone - Fair condition

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Antique Bedouin mortar carved in wood with bone and metal inlays, of African origin, formerly used to grind coffee, with a height of 23 cm and a diameter of 16.5 cm.

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Antique Bedouin mortar carved in wood with bone and metal inlays, of African origin, formerly used to grind coffee, with a height of 23 cm and a diameter of 16.5 cm.

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