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31 - IATMUL, Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea.
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Estimate €80 - €120
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Description
IATMUL, Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Bamboo, wood, wickerwork, shell. Lime case for betel, used by initiates, decorated with a slender figure with a cock’s head. Towards the end of the seclusion period, initiates were presented with lime cases, which they carried when they appeared on the dance floor. L. 86 cm. Provenance: Private collection in Sologne (by bequest).
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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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