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Pestle
Culture
Kongo
Date
Mid-19th century
Origin
Angola or Democratic Republic of the Congo
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
29 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. (74 x 7 cm.)
Collection Area
AFRICAN ART
Credit Line
Gift of David and Gayle Ackley, Baltimore
Object number
2013.374
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Collections
African
Last Updated
10/29/24
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Figurative Fly-Whisk
Kongo
Early 20th century
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for Rasp with Two Figures
Rasp with Two Figures
Kongo
Early 20th century
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Power figure (Nduda)
Kongo
Early 20th century
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for Figurative Scoop
Figurative Scoop
Kongo
Late 19th century
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for Diviner's Mask (Ngobudi)
Diviner's Mask (Ngobudi)
Kongo
Late 19th-early 20th century
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Powder Flask
Kongo
Early 20th century
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for Power Flask (Tutukipfula)
Power Flask (Tutukipfula)
Kongo
Early 20th century
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for Flask with Figurative Lid
Flask with Figurative Lid
Kongo
19th century
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for Leader's Staff
Leader's Staff
Kongo
Late 19th-early 20th century
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for Fly Whisk Handle
Fly Whisk Handle
Kongo
Late 19th-early 20th century
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for Fly Whisk Finial (Nsesa)
Fly Whisk Finial (Nsesa)
Kongo
Late 19th-early 20th century
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Pestle
Unknown
19th-20th century
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