Lime Spatula, Collingwood Bay, Papua New Guinea, Oceania
This lime spatula is carved from carefully polished hardwood.
It comes from Collingwood Bay, on the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea. The object's slender shape is accentuated by a decoration alternating natural areas and flat washes of mineral pigments in shades of ochre, reddish-brown, and dark brown.
The upper end, engraved with geometric patterns—chevrons and regular hatching—shows an old break.
A utilitarian object linked to the preparation and use of lime, this spatula demonstrates a mastery of craftsmanship characteristic of 19th-century Oceanic production.
An old label on the back indicates its origin as "New Guinea."
It comes from Collingwood Bay, on the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea. The object's slender shape is accentuated by a decoration alternating natural areas and flat washes of mineral pigments in shades of ochre, reddish-brown, and dark brown.
The upper end, engraved with geometric patterns—chevrons and regular hatching—shows an old break.
A utilitarian object linked to the preparation and use of lime, this spatula demonstrates a mastery of craftsmanship characteristic of 19th-century Oceanic production.
An old label on the back indicates its origin as "New Guinea."
450 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Solid wood
Length: 33 cm
Reference (ID): 1677938
Availability: In stock
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