Shaft of sago pounder
Westneuguinea / Westpapua (Irian Jaya) - Cenderawasih-Bay
not available anymore
Provenance
collected in situ (1970s)Size
L: 66 cm
L: 26.0 inch
Description
wood, matt blackish brown patina, handle zone round in cross section, pentagonal upper part richly adorned with incised decor and female “korvar” ancestor figure, thickened top end with drilled hole for insertion of stone blade, inscribed in white paint: “Vandamen-B. Geelvink-Bai N. G.”, slightly dam., minor missing parts, abrasion of paint, cracks, base