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20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Ramu Betel Nut Mortar

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20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Ramu Betel Nut Mortar

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Description

**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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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

Name: 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Ramu Betel Nut Mortar
SKU: 65868246
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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