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A stone pestle, Western Provence, Solomon Islands, 19th century.…
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A stone pestle, Western Provence, Solomon Islands, 19th century. Used for grinding foods and plant fibres. Carved from a single piece of stone, this pestle is of a long cylindrical form with a slight flare running down to the rounded end. In raised relief to the handle are two lizards stretched up the form. Length 42 cm, depth 5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon Islands
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Tribal: S/E Asia, Oceania & Pacific