Bidspirit auction | African Sandstone Pestle, Mali

African Sandstone Pestle, Mali - Primitive ancient African smooth and very fine grained sandstone pestle with bulbous flat ends. Probably Tellem peoples grain pounder from the Dogon region of Mali. Size 14 3/8” L, Weight 3 lb. 11.6 oz Ex-Tennessee Estate. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.