20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Ramu Betel Nut Mortar
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**Originally Listed At $125**
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Ramu region, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mortar for grinding betel nuts. The bowl of the mortar stands atop two identical anthropomorphic/zoomorphic figures perched on an integrated round base. These figures have the distinctive long, curved nose of many Papuan artistic representations. Size: 2.45" W x 4.75" H (6.2 cm x 12.1 cm); 5.1" H (13 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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#133446
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Ramu region, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mortar for grinding betel nuts. The bowl of the mortar stands atop two identical anthropomorphic/zoomorphic figures perched on an integrated round base. These figures have the distinctive long, curved nose of many Papuan artistic representations. Size: 2.45" W x 4.75" H (6.2 cm x 12.1 cm); 5.1" H (13 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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#133446
Condition
Small chip from rim; bowl has two fissures that appear stable. Nice matte patina from age and handling.
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20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Ramu Betel Nut Mortar
Estimate $200 - $300
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