ALLIGATOR/BIRD/FISH DECORATIVE LIME CONTAINER,Raymond Dumol, Palembel Village, Middle Sepik River Basin. A Melanesian carved wood lime container, the carved and painted wood shaft decorated with the figures of an alligator and bird fighting over afish, cowrie eyes on bird and alligator, the whimsical shaft attached to a turned handle with coiled woven leather. Circa 1992. No visible signature - 21 1/2 in. long. Estimate $400-600
PROVENANCE:
Elaine Monds, Palembel Village, 1992
Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, British Columbia Sale - September 1, 1992
EXHIBITION:
Pieces from Paradise Works by Master Carvers from the Sepik River, Gulf and Maprik Areas of Papua New Guinea, Fran Willis Gallery and Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, British Columbia, September 2 - 28, 1992, illustrated on cover page of catalogue
NOTE:
Made for the trade
