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An Elegant Ebony Lizard-Form Massim (Trobriand Islands) Lime Spatula 19
An Elegant Ebony Lizard-Form Massim (Trobriand Islands) Lime Spatula 19
An Elegant Ebony Lizard-Form Massim (Trobriand Islands) Lime Spatula 19
An Elegant Ebony Lizard-Form Massim (Trobriand Islands) Lime Spatula 19
An Elegant Ebony Lizard-Form Massim (Trobriand Islands) Lime Spatula 19
An Elegant Ebony Lizard-Form Massim (Trobriand Islands) Lime Spatula 19

An Elegant Ebony Lizard-Form Massim (Trobriand Islands) Lime Spatula 19" x 1.5"w

$ 25.62

Availability: 26 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: Pacific Islands
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Modified Item: No
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Type: Lizard-Form Lime Spatula
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Papua New Guinea
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    A Refined Hand Crafted Lizard-Form Massim Lime Spatula* Created from fine Ebony Hardwood
    Circa: Mid-Late 20
    th
    Century
    19 inches (48 cm) long x 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) inches wide
    Condition: Very good: Mild wear with minor age related imperfections.
    Description; this is an expertly crafted lime stick from the Massim Culture of the Trobriand Islands off the coast of Eastern Papua New Guinea. The photos do not show the rich depth of the ebony. The lime stick looks better in person than in the photos.
    This item was from a San Francisco Bay Area, Marin County estate.
    *
    Lime spatulas of the can be elegant sculptural carvings. Lime spatulas and the betel nut chewing in which they are employed are integral parts of life in New Guinea and nearby islands. Betel chewing is part of working in the gardens, attending feasts, meeting friends, trade rituals, and making love for the people of East New Guinea and the Trobriands.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when available by the USPS.
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.