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Unknown — Massim Lime Spatula, Suau Region, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
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Massim Lime Spatula, Suau Region, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

A historical lime spatula from the Suau region of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, representing traditional Massim artistic craftsmanship. This carved implement reflects the sophisticated tool-making and decorative traditions of indigenous Pacific cultures.

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Art d'Afrique, d'Océanie, d'Indonésie et des Amériques

December 8, 2022

Estimate: $15,000$25,000

Lot 4

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Unknown, Massim Lime Spatula, Suau Region, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

A historical lime spatula from the Suau region of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, representing traditional Massim artistic craftsmanship. This carved implement reflects the sophisticated tool-making and decorative traditions of indigenous Pacific cultures.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Tribal, Ritualistic, Carved, Artifact, Functional, Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinean, Ceremonial Object, Indigenous Art, Oceanic

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art