Marquesas Islands - Polynesia - Three "kea Tuki" Pestles Made Of Volcanic Basalt - 19th Century
Marquesas Islands, Polynesia. Three “Kea Tuki” pestles made ofvolcanic basalt, 19th century.
Set of three Marquesan pestles made of volcanic basalt,preserved in a fragmented state.
These pestles were traditionallyused to prepare popoï, a fermented paste made fromuru, the fruit of the breadfruit tree, a staple food inPolynesian culture.
The three pieces vary in shape andsize.
They bear an old label with thehandwritten inscription “Taaoa Valley ,” providing an interesting indication ofthe set’s geographical origin.
19th century
Height: 8.5 cm, 12 × 15.5 cm.
Provenance: private collection in Sologne, by inheritance.
Set appraised by Christian-Hervé Njiensi,expert in African Primitive Arts and Civilizations.
Bibliography: José Garanger, catalog of the Musée de l’Hommededicated to Polynesian pestles, 1967.
Set of three Marquesan pestles made of volcanic basalt,preserved in a fragmented state.
These pestles were traditionallyused to prepare popoï, a fermented paste made fromuru, the fruit of the breadfruit tree, a staple food inPolynesian culture.
The three pieces vary in shape andsize.
They bear an old label with thehandwritten inscription “Taaoa Valley ,” providing an interesting indication ofthe set’s geographical origin.
19th century
Height: 8.5 cm, 12 × 15.5 cm.
Provenance: private collection in Sologne, by inheritance.
Set appraised by Christian-Hervé Njiensi,expert in African Primitive Arts and Civilizations.
Bibliography: José Garanger, catalog of the Musée de l’Hommededicated to Polynesian pestles, 1967.
450 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Stone
Height: 15
Reference (ID): 1826626
Availability: In stock
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