Description A MORTAR WITH PESTLE Carved ivory, with patinas. Engraved inscription "ASMaciel - Canudos 1857 - Bahia". Indo-Portuguese, Lusíada, 17th Century. Dim. mortar: 19.7x9.3 cm. Height pestle: 24.5 cm. Weight: 1,456.2 g.
Notes Note: possibly from António Vicente Mendes Maciel (Nova Vila de Campo Maior, March 13, 1830 - Canudos, September 22, 1897), known as António Conselheiro, a Brazilian religious lider. The date is from his marriage with Brasilina Laurentina de Lima. Inscription with the crowned initials of Emperor Pedro II of Brasil. Collection item.