A Rare Old or Antique Massim (PNG) l Lime Spatula 35 1/2" x 4"w

Description: An Antique Hand Crafted Massim Lime Spatula* Created from Tropical HardwoodCirca: Early-Mid 20th Century35 1/2 inches (90.2 cm) long x 4 inches (10.2 cm) inches wideCondition: Very good: This item is patinated indicating its age and use.Description; this is a rare early expertly crafted lime stick from the Massim Culture of the Trobriand Islands off the coast of Eastern Papua New Guinea.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.

Price: 465 USD

Location: Pinole, California

End Time: 2023-12-02T01:48:03.000Z

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