Mortar in Human Form

Sapi; possibly Kissi

Caption

Sapi; possibly Kissi. Mortar in Human Form, 16th–19th century. Steatite (stone), 15 1/4 x 3 x 3 1/4in. (38.7 x 7.6 x 8.3cm) Base (maximum width): 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of David R. Markin, 72.49.7.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Mortar in Human Form

Date

16th–19th century

Geography

Place collected: Nigeria, Place made: Nigeria

Medium

Steatite (stone)

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

15 1/4 x 3 x 3 1/4in. (38.7 x 7.6 x 8.3cm) Base (maximum width): 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of David R. Markin

Accession Number

72.49.7

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