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MORTAR in betel
Papua - New Guinea
First half of the 20th century
Wood, pigments
H.: 13.3; Long. 8; L.: 6.6 cm
Two zoomorphic figures with long noses and engraved with geometric motifs, resting on a slightly domed base, support a cup.
Two other sculpted zoomorphic figures are at two ends of the mortar.
Red ocher pigments are incorporated into the carvings.
Ref. : 4351
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