This is a real pestle that was used for many years as evidenced by the heavy patina on the handle, the part that a person's hands would have held while using it to pound grain or roots. This style of pestle is unique to and characteristic of the people of the Moba tribe of central Togo.

40" overall height x 5 1/4" diameter (102 x 13 cm). Base: 7 7/8 x 7 3/4" (20 x 19.7 cm)