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Huon Gulf; Mortar; TC 39
Huon Gulf
Mortar
Huon Gulf
20th century
Wood
H. 19 cm
TC 39

Betel nuts were ground in mortars. When chewed and mixed with lime, the mixture serves as a stimulant.

Provenance:
David Rosenthal, San Francisco

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