A NEOLITHIC STONE PESTLE – TENERE
A NEOLITHIC STONE PESTLE – TENERE
Stone
Tenere region, Sahara, Niger, Africa, Neolithic period (4000-6000 BC)
An unusual long Neolithic stone of black color, the surface is mainly rough. This particular pestle or grinding tool would have been used as a rolling pin with a mortar to grind grains, nuts and other food.
Dimensions: LENGTH 35 CM
Condition: Overall good condition with traces of use and age
Provenance: German private collection