LIME SPATULA - Aire Massim, South-East of Papua New Guinea - Second half of the 19th century

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LIME SPATULA - Aire Massim, South-East of Papua New Guinea - Second half of the 19th century

Name: LIME SPATULA - Aire Massim, South-East of Papua New Guinea - Second half of the 19th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: NFXB3I0KYF
Price: 1200 EUR
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1.200 €

Period 19th century

Style Tribal Art

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LIME SPATULA
Aire Massim, Southeast Papua New Guinea
Second half of the 19th century
Wood
H.: 32; L.: 3; Thickness: 2 cm
(old accident at the lower end of the spatula)

Elegant spatula whose handle is carved, at its top, with a larger section animated by a janiform anthropomorphic figure.
The junction with the spatula is made in a linear stall.

This utilitarian object refers to a common practice among Melanesians: the chewing of lime.
Lime is obtained by burning shells and corals. Its composition is therefore white and powdery. The spatulas were used as utensils for the removal, dosage and arrangement of the preparation on the betel leaves.

Ref: NFXB3I0KYF

Additional Information

Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Common and rituals objects of Tribal Art Style)
Period	19th century (Oceanic Common and rituals objects 19th century)