OC593: Papuan Gulf Bullroarer

A nice old Papuan Gulf large bullroarer. The face is highlighted with natural white pigment in the recesses, with the rest decorated with orange pigment. This piece shows a lot of age, and wear from use and storage. Mounted on a custom metal base.    

Field collected by Thomas Schultze-Westrum on January 30th 1966.

23.5" tall by 3.5" wide. Early 20th century, Papuan Gulf, New Guinea.    ....Sold