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256 - Pair of bone lime pins Papua New Guinea Bone, plant fibres a…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Pair of bone lime pins Papua New Guinea Bone, plant fibres and shells. Size: 35 cm. Provenance: Former Guy Seghers collection (Belgium). Collected in Papua New Guinea Guinea between 1970 and 1980 during scientific missions linked to the Leopold III Biological Station on Laing Island. Leopold III Biological Station on Laing Island. Archives and period photographs preserved. Pair of bone lime pins used for chewing betel. One is decorated with small shells, while the other retains a natural end of the bone. natural end of the bone. These personal objects accompanied their owners on a daily basis and bear witness to the social importance of betel accessories in Papuan cultures. cultures.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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