New Guinea Wood Betel Nut Mortar

Description:

New Guinea Wood Betel Nut Mortar, East Sepik Province, Lower Sepik River, early 20th century, the round base with two ancestor figures, below a deep bowl, the interior with heavily encrusted patina, ht. 4 in.

Provenance: Michel Thieme Gallery, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Estimate $500-700


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