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Lime container

Sibom people, Chambri Lakes, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Lime container
 (early 20th century)

Medium
bamboo, earth pigment

Measurements
23.5 × 6.3 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1979
© the artists

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Chambri Lakes, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number
O108-1979

Department
Pacific Art

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Physical description
Decorated with incised wavey patterns and faces. One hole at the top of the container. Still some remains of lime inside the container.

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