Prehistoric Bowl Mendi Valley
Papua New Guinea
Highlands
1000 AD or before
Height 5"
Provenance: Bruce Seaman, Honolulu, Bora Bora, Sydney
A classic Highland bowl with interior painted in red complete with smooth round mortar ball. Used in magic in male and female cults. Usually kept away from the village in special magic houses where objects of power are stored. A exceptionally beautiful example.
Papua New Guinea
Highlands
1000 AD or before
Height 5"
Provenance: Bruce Seaman, Honolulu, Bora Bora, Sydney
A classic Highland bowl with interior painted in red complete with smooth round mortar ball. Used in magic in male and female cults. Usually kept away from the village in special magic houses where objects of power are stored. A exceptionally beautiful example.
Papua New Guinea
Highlands
1000 AD or before
Height 5"
Provenance: Bruce Seaman, Honolulu, Bora Bora, Sydney
A classic Highland bowl with interior painted in red complete with smooth round mortar ball. Used in magic in male and female cults. Usually kept away from the village in special magic houses where objects of power are stored. A exceptionally beautiful example.