Lot 262: A fine Tanzanian figural mortar

People: Makonde or Makua
Tanzania
H: 17 1/2"
Of anthropomorphic form, the old mortar with raised breasts and umbilicus on the front of the waisted bowl. The whole tapering to a flaring base with scalloped patterns. In a private collection since the 1970's.

Provenance:
Property of a New York private collector

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