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Antropomorphic Lime Containers Fruit Pitt + Bamboo

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Antropomorphic Lime Containers Fruit Pitt + Bamboo

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antropomorphic lime container in fruit pitt + lime container in bamboo WEST TIMOR wood cm 15; 13 (inches: 6") 2 containers used to carry lime powder. (Atoni people mix it with betel nut or sirih leaves and chew the mix as a sign of welcome). One container is carved out from a fruit pitt and has a stopper carved as a human head, it is no able to stand up. The other container is made of bamboo, is engraved with motifs of crocodiles, birds and fishes. Very nice patina from use and age.

Reserve: $25.00

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