Two sago stirrers - Sentani - Indonesia

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Two rare Sentani wood sago stirrers from West New Guinea, early 20th century, with pigment and a white glass bead on the right handle; left measures 66.8 × 7.0 × 2.0 cm, right 62.9 × 5.3 × 2.4 cm, in fair condition, authenticity original, provenance private collection, no stand.

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Two rare food stirrers from the lake Sentani Region
Sentani people
West New Guinea (Indonesia), Lake Sentani
Wood, pigment, glass bead
Left: 66,8×7,0×2,0 cm
Right: 62,9×5,3×2,4 cm

Used to stir food like Sago, from its dry storage form into its edible form by adding Sago flour to boiling water while stirring.
Interestingly the right example has a singular white glass bead inlaid into its handle part, it also has some damages from burning at the top.

Provenance:
Private collection, Germany

Two rare food stirrers from the lake Sentani Region
Sentani people
West New Guinea (Indonesia), Lake Sentani
Wood, pigment, glass bead
Left: 66,8×7,0×2,0 cm
Right: 62,9×5,3×2,4 cm

Used to stir food like Sago, from its dry storage form into its edible form by adding Sago flour to boiling water while stirring.
Interestingly the right example has a singular white glass bead inlaid into its handle part, it also has some damages from burning at the top.

Provenance:
Private collection, Germany

Details

Number of objects
2
Ethnic group/ culture
Sentani
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Two sago stirrers
Height
66.8 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
2 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
27
Objects sold
2
Objects in auction
15
Reviews
Private

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