The mortar with deep carved bowl and finely incised rim with bands of serrations above a large kifwebe maskoid in classical style. The base widening from the waisted midsection. On a custom base.
Provenance: Collected in Congo prior to 1970 by Lawson Mooney, former Director of Catholic Aid Agencies; Dr. Kenneth Adelman, former US Deputy Ambassador to the UN, and one time member of USAID, Zaire, c. 1975; A NY Private collection.
