Sentani Lime Container with Spatula
Sentani Lake, West Papua
Calabash (gourd), wood
Height: 42 cm (total)
± 1960
Private collection
This is an authentic lime container and spatula set from Lake Sentani, West Papua, collected around 1960. The container is made from calabash (gourd), decorated with the classic burned spiral motifs typical of the Sentani culture. These lime containers were used for betel nut chewing.
The spatula (lime stick) is carved from wood and shaped as a female figure wearing a ha
Good condition, small crack in the calabash.
€ 950
