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previous  ·  index  ·  next Double-Sided Lime Container Andrew Busha Palembei Village Papua New Guinea 1996 wood, cane, cowrie shells, natural fibre & pigments 47" long $700 CDN contact us for more information. Reserve this artwork for purchase. View more pieces by this artist. previous  ·  index  ·  next In the Middle Sepik, finely carved lime containers like this one are given to young men at initiation. Lime is dabbed onto the tongue to alleviate the bitterness of betel nut, a mild stimulant, intoxicant, and appetite suppressant. This piece is unusual in that it combines a lime container and stopper (the cane segment and human endpiece) with a lime stick (hidden, projecting from the rooster & crocodile handle).

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