Shaft of sago pounder
Westneuguinea / Westpapua (Irian Jaya) - Cenderawasih-Bay
not available anymore
Provenance
collected in situ (1970s)Size
L: 46,5 cm
L: 18.3 inch
Description
wood, greyish black patina, slightly curved, top half pentagonal, upper surface adorned with incised decor and stilized “korvar” ancestor figure, drilled hole for insertion of stone blade, slightly dam., minor missing parts, traces of insect caused damage, surface strongly abraded, base