ARCHAIC Markham Valley BEETLE NUT MORTAR W/ 4 Faces
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ARCHAIC Markham Valley BEETLE NUT MORTAR W/ 4 Faces
Origin: New Guinea, Morobe Province, Likely Markham Valley (Provenance: Ex. Jean Paul Agogue- Paris)
Period/Date: Circa 1930's or earlier
Materials: Hardwood
Description: Old beetle nut mortar decorated with overall chip carving. Negative space in the midsection, having 4 ancestor figure faces. Shows obvious wear and use. Presented on a custom wood base.
Dimensions: Height 7.5" (19 cm), Width 2.25" (6.5 cm)