cma-african-art: Mortar, late 1800s, Cleveland Museum of Art: African ArtTobacco, introduced into Af
cma-african-art: Mortar, late 1800s, Cleveland Museum of Art: African ArtTobacco, introduced into Africa in the 16th century, became the prerogative of leaders. As patrons of the arts, Chokwe chiefs commissioned elaborate pipes and mortars as part of their court regalia for display during public gatherings.Size: Overall: 22.5 x 8.4 x 13.8 cm (8 7/8 x 3 5/16 x 5 7/16 in.)Medium: wood, metal, fiberhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1978.28 -- source link
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