Lime stick
(late 19th century-early 20th century)

Ambunti, May River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Medium: bone, fibre
Measurements: 28.0 × 9.4 × 4.0 cm
Place/s of Execution: Ambunti, May River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Accession Number: D146-1971
Department: Pacific Art
Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr B. K. Woodman, 1969
© the artists
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Gallery location: Not on display
Physical description: Long pointed stick, the top is carved in a relatively large crouching bird with elongated beak reaching to join bird's feet. Back and body pierce and tied with fibre.