Papua New Guinea
First half of the 20th century
Wood, pigments
H. 13.3 ; L. 8 ; W. 6.6 cm
Two long-nosed zoomorphic figures engraved with geometric motifs, resting on a slightly domed base, support a bowl.
Two other carved zoomorphic figures are at either end of the mortar.
Red ochre pigments are incorporated into the carving.
Reference : 4351
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