Prehistoric zoomorphic stone object, possibly a pestle · Papua New Guinea - Madang Province, Simbai Valley · ID: 3052661
John & Marcia Friede, Rye, USA
Description
diorite, base
Stone pestles with bird-like decorations are widespread in the central highlands and in the Sepik River region. However, this specimen is notable for its unusual shape: the pestle itself takes on the appearance of a highly stylised bird and is a unique find in terms of its design.
The object Prehistoric zoomorphic stone object, possibly a pestle with the object ID 3052661 was last part of the auction Auction 105 at November 15, 2025 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 135.
Comparing literature
Swadling, Pamela et al., Prehistoric stone artefacts from Enga (...), in: Journal de la Société des Océanistes, 126-127, Année 2008.
Publications
Friede, John et. al., New Guinea Highlands, 2017, p. 27, ill. 1.16
Notices
This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee).