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15 - IATMUL/ CHAMBRI, Wosera-Gaui, Papua New Guinea.
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Estimate €120 - €180
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IATMUL/ CHAMBRI, Wosera-Gaui, Papua New Guinea. Lime spatula made from cassowary bone, decorated with a figure of a fish eagle, a metaphor for the headhunter. The spatula was used to carry lime to the mouth; lime, together with areca nuts, is used in the preparation of betel. Length: 34 cm. 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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