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Two-headed anthropomorphic pestle.
See original version (French)
252
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Two-headed anthropomorphic pestle.
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €700
Voluntary lot
Description
Two-headed anthropomorphic pestle.
Dense volcanic stone (basalt),
old patina, marks of use, two small old chips on the lower circular part.
Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
19.5 × 13 cm
This pestle is part of Marquesan domestic and ritual usage, used for grinding food and certain specific preparations. The presence of a double-headed tiki head suggests a protective figure linked to the ancestors and vital forces. The double head suggests heightened vigilance and an extended capacity for protection, while the phallic top shape evokes power and fertility. The object thus goes beyond its utilitarian function to take on a symbolic role.
See original version (French)
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