NelikumVillage, Maprik Area, Papua New Guinea

A beautiful old Abelam lime gourd with cassowary bone lime stick. The calabash has been shaped into an almost perfect “egg-shaped” dome and adorned with burnt abstract motif. While the Cassowary bone lime stick has fantastic handling patina; and has been made to fit the gourd snuggly with the addition of a small piece of bark fibre. Warm golden patina; in excellent condition. Presented on a custom made display stand.

Height (Not including stand): 21 cm or 8.5 inches.
Price: Sold