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Talge and Dunwunge (mortar and pestle)

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GH012171; Talge and Dunwunge (mortar and pestle); 1950 s; Nigerian; Unknown; composite

GH012171; Talge and Dunwunge (mortar and pestle); 1950 s; Nigerian; Unknown; view 1

GH012171; Talge and Dunwunge (mortar and pestle); 1950 s; Nigerian; Unknown; view 2

GH012171; Talge and Dunwunge (mortar and pestle); 1950 s; Nigerian; Unknown; view 3

GH012171; Talge and Dunwunge (mortar and pestle); 1950 s; Nigerian; Unknown; view 1

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item details

NameTalge and Dunwunge (mortar and pestle)

ProductionUnknown; 1950s; Nigeria

Classificationmortars, pestles

Materialswood, ceramic

Materials Summarywood (talge); ceramic (dunwunge)

DimensionsOverall: 280mm (width), 170mm (height), 280mm (depth)

Registration NumberGH012171

Credit linePurchased 2008