Spatula
About this object
History of use
For lime.
Narrative
From the 'Massim' region: Kiriwina (Trobriand) Islands.
Physical description
Spatula with an elongated flat blade that has a rounded tip, and a handle with four ridges. The butt end of the handle has a cylindrical finial with an incised zigzag design. Where the neck of the blade meets the handle there is an incised scrolling design. The incised designs have been filled in with white pigment.
Materials
Date Made
Before 1927
Date Acquired
1927
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 48 cm x 2 cm x 1.3 cm
Object Number
C831