Papua New Guinea Inscribed Gourd Lime Container Bone Spatula May River Sepik

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Papua New Guinea Inscribed Gourd Lime Container Bone Spatula May River Sepik :
$218.79

This is a beautiful Inscribed Gourd Lime Container with a Bone Spatula from the May River, East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea. The chewing of nuts from the Areca palm, commonly known as betel nut, was a major recreational activity for men and women throughout the mainland and island groups of New Guinea. This addictive stimulant was brought into the island in remote prehistory from Southeast Asia, and a complex set of artworks and tools have developed over the centuries around the drug’s preparation and consumption. Lime containers are central to the use of betel nut in New Guinea: the alkaline lime powder (usually obtained by finely grinding coral) activates the Arecoline in the nuts, and so it is needed on hand whenever the nut is chewed. Gourd containers are produced throughout Papua New Guinea, in which the ground limestone is stored, and from which small quantities are periodically removed using a saliva-moistened lime spatula and put in the mouth alongside the nuts, thus creating a mild stimulant. This is a beautiful shaped and etched Gourd Lime Container with a nice patina accompanied by a Cassowary Leg Bone Spatula, that serves as a combination lime spatula and stopper. This is very unique Lime Container and Spatula. It was collected in the field and is in wonderful condition. A wonderful addition to your home or collection. COMES ON STAND
29\" tall with spatula
3\" deep bottom
1\" deep top
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