Ceremonial lime squeezer
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86th Tribal Art AuctionCeremonial lime squeezer
Indonesia - Sumatra, Batak
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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French Collection | H: 5.1 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, shiny blackish brown patina, handle in shape of a sitting ancestor figure, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
the Batak use lime in numerous ceremonial contexts. The juice was mixed with magic potions to improve efficacy.