Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Early 20th century
Height: 14.5 inches (37 cm)
Provenance: German private collection
This ornately decorated lime stick and accompanying pyro-incised gourd originates from the Iatmul peoples of the Sepik River basin. The lime stick is carved from cassowary bone in the form of a parrot and is adorned with hundreds of nassa shells. A superb and rare complete example.
Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Early 20th century
Height: 14.5 inches (37 cm)
Provenance: German private collection
This ornately decorated lime stick and accompanying pyro-incised gourd originates from the Iatmul peoples of the Sepik River basin. The lime stick is carved from cassowary bone in the form of a parrot and is adorned with hundreds of nassa shells. A superb and rare complete example.
