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Unknownn ceremonially used figure or talisman Sumatra - Bird's head Papua - Indonesia  (No reserve price)
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Unknownn ceremonially used figure or talisman Sumatra - Bird's head Papua - Indonesia (No reserve price)

Old copper betel set from the Bird’s Head Peninsula in northwestern New Guinea The set consists of a large circular box with a removable lid containing several smaller lidded containers for storing the ingredients used in betel chewing. The outer lid features a central floral design surrounded by finely engraved floral and geometric borders. The smaller containers vary in shape and decoration. Reportedly used for sharing betel during ceremonial gatherings, possibly among elders, the set combines a practical storage function with an elaborate decorative appearance. The surfaces show an aged patina, areas of oxidation and wear consistent with age and handling. An attractive historic ensemble from the Bird’s Head region of Papua. Will be packed with care We send worldwide ADRIAAN VAN DIS besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’ Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye. Prijs: €22,95 Gesigneerd exemplaar Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten. Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.

No. 107593451

Sold
Unknownn ceremonially used figure or talisman Sumatra - Bird's head Papua - Indonesia  (No reserve price)

Unknownn ceremonially used figure or talisman Sumatra - Bird's head Papua - Indonesia (No reserve price)

Old copper betel set from the Bird’s Head Peninsula in northwestern New Guinea

The set consists of a large circular box with a removable lid containing several smaller lidded containers for storing the ingredients used in betel chewing. The outer lid features a central floral design surrounded by finely engraved floral and geometric borders. The smaller containers vary in shape and decoration.

Reportedly used for sharing betel during ceremonial gatherings, possibly among elders, the set combines a practical storage function with an elaborate decorative appearance.

The surfaces show an aged patina, areas of oxidation and wear consistent with age and handling. An attractive historic ensemble from the Bird’s Head region of Papua.

Will be packed with care
We send worldwide

ADRIAAN VAN DIS

besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’


Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye.
Prijs: €22,95
Gesigneerd exemplaar
Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten.
Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.



Final bid
€ 65
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