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New Guinea Wood Betel Nut Mortar, East Sepik Province, Lower Sepik River, early 20th century, the round base with two ancestor figures, below a deep bowl, the interior with heavily encrusted patina, ht. 4 in. Provenance: Michel Thieme Gallery, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Estimate $500-700 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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