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A Dogon Medicine Mortar from Mali

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Description

A large carved wooden ritual vessel, likely used to mix and prepare ingredients, possibly for ceremonial uses. The Vessel features a male and female couple as the support for the bowl. The Vessel measures 17 x 12 inches and is well weathered and worn suggesting field use. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. Provenance: A Private Washington DC collection.

Condition

Well weathered and worn

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A Dogon Medicine Mortar from Mali

Name: A Dogon Medicine Mortar from Mali
SKU: 174291259
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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