Sujet
Mortar, late 1800s. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Mortar, late 1800s. Tobacco, 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.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F94_337
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
47,9Mo (1,5Mo) / 28,3cm x 42,3cm / 3347 x 5000 (300dpi)