Lime spatula ·  Papua New Guinea - Trobriand Islands, Massim · ID: 3039290

Description

wood, shiny, blackish brown patina, remains of kaolin, crowned by a squatting figure, ornamental decor underneath, min. dam., fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base;
used for shell lime, which absorbs the biting taste of the betel nut.

The object Lime spatula with the object ID 3039290 was last part of the auction 81st Tribal Art Auction at October 31, 2015 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 78.

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Comparing literature

Meyer, Anthony J.P., Ozeanische Kunst, Vol. I, Köln 1995, p. 137