Auction 426 | WUNDERKAMMERN - ECLECTIC WONDERS FROM THE WORLD Online
Lot 67
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Sepik file container. Papua New Guinea, 19th century.
Rare ceremonial container consisting of three sticks used for the production of lime, a foodstuff very dear to some Sepik River dwellers. Lime was obtained by burning pieces of whitefish and shells together with betel nut (or areca nut).
Measures: 50.0 cm
Starting price: € 240,00
Estimate: € 500,00 - 600,00
The lot will be auctioned on 14 November starting from 15:00.
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