Lime Spatula

About this object

Narrative

From the 'Massim' region: Kiriwina (Trobriand) Islands.

Physical description

Lime spatula made of dark wood with an elongated flat blade that has a rounded tip and a tapering neck. The handle is formed by a seated figure sitting on a flat rectangular segment. The figure's arms and legs, as well as the rectangular segment are incised with a scrolling design that has been filled in with lime.