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African Baoule millet grain pounder carved from a single piece of wood used throughout the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Design to pound millet and grain in a large wooden mortar and patinated from age and use. 44" H

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African Grain Pounder

Name: African Grain Pounder
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Estimate $300-$500Jan 31, 2026, 1:00 PM EST

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Jan 31, 2026 1:00 PM EST

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