A Fine Old Ceremonial Lime Container and Spatula with Ancestor Head, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century

Lot #9159 - A Fine Old Ceremonial Lime Container and Spatula with Ancestor Head, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day I
Sale Date:

08 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
Lot #:

9159
Lot Description:

A Fine Old Ceremonial Lime Container and Spatula with Ancestor Head, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
H 73 cm
Provenance:

The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
Notes:

Chewing Betel nut is an important part of ceremonial occasions in the Sepik River societies. The implements are beautiful made and decorated and in this instance the Lime Container & Spatula are also a musical instrument, the ribbed carving on the lime spatula makes a percussion sound when putting into & taking out of the bamboo container.
Estimate:

A$300 - 400
Realised Price:

$0.00
Category:

Tribal

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