Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Lime Spatula Cassowary Bone Abelam

Papua New Guinea Lime Spatula Cassowary Bone Abelam
Papua New Guinea Lime Spatula Cassowary Bone Abelam
Papua New Guinea Lime Spatula Cassowary Bone Abelam
Papua New Guinea Lime Spatula Cassowary Bone Abelam

Papua New Guinea Lime Spatula Cassowary Bone Abelam

This is a unique Carved Cassowary Bone Lime Spatula from the Abelam People from the Wosera Maprik Region, Papua New Guinea. In Papua New Guinea the people use betel nut, the fruit of the areca palm, which is chewed with lime made from burnt shells or coral and other substances to produce a mild stimulant effect. This ceremonial lime Spatula is carved from cassowary bone and was presented to newly initiated boys by their maternal uncles to mark their newly achieved status. The top of this spatula is carved in traditional tribal design.

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  • Color: Beige
  • Maker: Papua new Guinea
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Papua New Guinea Lime Spatula Cassowary Bone Abelam