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8 - RORO ISLANDS, Yule District, Central Province, Papua New Gui…
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Estimate €150 - €250
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Description
RORO ISLANDS, Yule District, Central Province, Papua New Guinea. An elongated tapa beater with a flat side decorated with a grid pattern, used to flatten, stretch and smooth the fibres of the bark during the preparation of bark cloth. Early 20th century. L. 49.5 cm. (signs of wear). Provenance: Private collection in Sologne (by inheritance).
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About the sale AFRICA PRESTIGE
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Auction time 09/21/2026 at 1:00 PM
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