Lime container with spatula
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Lot: 36
88th Tribal Art AuctionLime container with spatula
Papua New Guinea - Sepik
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Old German Collection | H: 15.6 inch (calabash)/ 15 inch (spatula) | This object is not available anymore. |
pumpkin, cassowary bone, pokerwork, spatula handle in shape of a hornbill head, slightly dam., base.
Such calabash containers were used for storing the daily used portion of lime. Lime, betel nut and the leaves of the betel-pepper-bush were mixed together, forming the so-called "betel-bit".
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