Betel Mortar, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Traditional Usual Object, Oceania

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Object description :

"Betel Mortar, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Traditional Usual Object, Oceania"

Engraved wooden betel mortar collected from the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. Elderly and toothless people used this type of mortar to crush betel nuts (also called areca nuts) before chewing them. Diameter 8 cm / h 12 cm / €170 including shipping costs.

Price: 170 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Solid wood
Diameter: 8 cm
Height: 12 cm

Reference: 1341632