Beater
Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée, Iatmul
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Provenance
Mark Eglinton, New York, USATaille
L: 54,5 cm
L: 21.5 inch
Description
heavy wood, dark brown patina, remains of red, white and indigo blue pigment, oval flattened head piece, beating area with decor in bas-relief, the handle carved with a crocodile head, two rattan cuffs (for suspension), slightly dam., minor missing parts, abrasion of paint, base;
such beaters with abundant decor were used for opening coconuts which the Iatmul used for ritual purposes.