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Early 20th C. African Tabwa Wood Ritual Pestle-Scepter

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Early 20th C. African Tabwa Wood Ritual Pestle-Scepter

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Description

**Originally Listed At $400**

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tabwa people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A beautiful personal tool, hand-carved from hard wood. The item has a smooth and slightly flared base, a recessed midsection adorned with a carved repeating pattern, a lengthy upper body with five equidistant notches, and a tubular neck. Atop the neck rests a simple, anthropomorphic face comprised of almond eyes, a petite nose, a thin mouth, and a domed forehead. The overall form of the tool as well as the smoothness of the base suggests it was used either as a ritual medicinal pestle - in order to pound and combine medical substances - or perhaps as a scepter used to display the authority or power of the individual with whom it is being held. Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 18.5" H (47 cm); 18.75" H (47.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA Collection

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Condition

Age-commensurate surface wear, fading to some carved features, with several stable hairline fissures across the body, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits as well as nice brown patina throughout.

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Early 20th C. African Tabwa Wood Ritual Pestle-Scepter

Name: Early 20th C. African Tabwa Wood Ritual Pestle-Scepter
SKU: 64034899
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,050

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Starting Price $350

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