Ringling College Benefit Auction Day 1
Sat, Mar 28, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 53
African Mortar and Mortar Stick from 1900's
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
This large mortar bowl and mortar stick from the Central African Republic were hand-carved and used in daily life to mix and beat grains, grind wheat, and even make peanut butter. The bowl is made from heavy dense wood and has a hollowed-out center and decorative base, and the stick seems more like a baseball bat. A note on the mortar stick reads “Mortar Stick / Husband Beater”, which doesn’t portend well for family relations. The bowl measures 11 3/8 in. high x 11 5/8 in. wide and the mortar stick is a hefty 29 in. long x 2 1/4 in. wide. Wear commensurate with age and use. From the Dale Baker collection.
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