Lime Pot, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Papua New Guinea, Primitive Arts, Oceania

Lime Pot, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Papua New Guinea, Primitive Arts, Oceania-photo-3

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Object description :

"Lime Pot, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Papua New Guinea, Primitive Arts, Oceania"

Small calabash lime container. Lime is used when chewing betel nuts. Lime, betel nuts and mustard pods form a chewing mixture used in particular as an appetite suppressant (giving blood-red saliva) in Papua New Guinea. Engraved calabash sold with a base. Approx. 15 x 5 cm / €80 base and shipping included.

Price: 100 €

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

Material: Other
Width: 5 cm
Height: 15 cm

Reference: 1476177