Dimitri André

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Excellent five-faced mortar-cup, wood with a slip fired from the bark of esisim and paduk.
Probably used in the mixing of mucilage powders for offerings in the Melan ritual.
Object brought to Europe more than 70 years ago by a resident, and later by descendants.
Height: 26 cm.

Excelente copa-mortero con cinco caras, madera con engobe de cocción de cortezas de esisim y paduk.
Probablemente usado en la mezcla de triturados de mucílagos para las ofrendas del rito Melan.
Objeto traído a Europa hace más de 70 años por un residente, y luego por descendencia.
Altura: 26 cm.

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Fang - Equatorial Guinea

Early 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Five-faced wooden copa-mortero from Equatorial Guinea of the Fang culture, dating to the early 20th century, provenance private collection, height 26 cm, with stand, in good condition and original.

Fang - Equatorial Guinea

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Five-faced wooden copa-mortero from Equatorial Guinea of the Fang culture, dating to the early 20th century, provenance private collection, height 26 cm, with stand, in good condition and original.

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