Zemanek-Münster

Lime spatula

Papua New Guinea - Massim
sold EUR 2,200
Provenance
American Collection
Size
H: 35,5 cm
H: 14.0 inch

Description

wood, shiny black patina, handle zone in shape of a fine carved squatting figure, openworked curvinlinear ornamens on both sides of the spatula base, slightly dam., custom mount;
used for shell lime, which absorbs the biting taste of the betel nut.


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