Sudest Island Lime Gourd

Sudest Lime Gourd

Object Type: Betelnut Lime gourd

Locality: Sudest island Milne bay province Papua New Guinea

Artist: Unknown

Circa: 1930

Materials: Gourd, carved pig tusk, spondylus shell money, banana seeds. pearl shell orchid fiber and Pandanus leaf

Dimensions: 25 cm

Description: This old Massim lime gourd is not covered with motifs because it comes from the Louisiade Archipelago. The pig tusk in the 100% bush material stopper has been carefully ground down and pierced so that the Bagi can be attached. This style of gourd is rare compared to those from the Trobriand Islands and this is a very good example.

Price: SOLD

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