19th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Food Pounder
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**Originally Listed At $250**
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Schouten Island, Abelam peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large wooden pounder with a bulbous head and a short handle. The heavy, globular head is slightly flat on the top, likely from pounding and grinding. The tip of the handle features an integral loop, perhaps for suspension or additional ornamentation. The whole piece is covered with a nice dark patina. Size: 10" L x 5" W (25.4 cm x 12.7 cm); 11.5" H (29.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#141632
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Schouten Island, Abelam peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large wooden pounder with a bulbous head and a short handle. The heavy, globular head is slightly flat on the top, likely from pounding and grinding. The tip of the handle features an integral loop, perhaps for suspension or additional ornamentation. The whole piece is covered with a nice dark patina. Size: 10" L x 5" W (25.4 cm x 12.7 cm); 11.5" H (29.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#141632
Condition
Several small inactive insect holes. Stable hairline fissures on head. Age and use commensurate surface abrasions. Wonderful patina!
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19th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Food Pounder
Estimate $400 - $600
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