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20th C. PNG Wooden Ceremonial Mortars - Munk Lake

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20th C. PNG Wooden Ceremonial Mortars - Munk Lake

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Description

Papua New Guinea, Munk Lake, ca. early 20th century CE. A pair of double pedestal mortars, finely carved from a dark hardwood and showing nice remaining red pigment, one supported by two standing spirit figures, nude save their ornate crowns, the other by two near-identical ovoid masks with expressive long-nosed visages. Both mortars and one of the bases are also adorned with intricate stylized geometrics, possibly clan signs. A rare pair. Size: 2.5" W x 5" H (6.4 cm x 12.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private LA County collection

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Condition

Old nicks to rims of cups and expected surface wear. Encrustation/earth deposits within cups.

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20th C. PNG Wooden Ceremonial Mortars - Munk Lake

Name: 20th C. PNG Wooden Ceremonial Mortars - Munk Lake
SKU: 47751256
Price: 200 USD
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Estimate $400 - $600

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