Lime spatula
Collingwood Bay area, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea
Cassowary bone, glass beads, pig's tail
Late 19th to early 20th century
10 inches (23.3 cm)

A rare lime spatula made of cassowary bone having a geometric pattern of pecked dots on the upper half and incised horizontal bands on the lower. The patina is smooth and shiny from years of handling.

Ex. Claire Zeisler Collection, 1930s
Ex. Michael Hamson
#6009

$2100