Abelam Ceremonial Coconut Flute jasper Bottle has a stunning colour

Bottle has a stunning colour that varying from pale bluish green to light seafoam green

believed to protect

and fusaiola in classical archaeology—were essential tools in ancient fiber production

What makes this piece particularly special is the vivid use of red

while heavier whorls were suited for coarser materials such as maguey

Abelam Ceremonial Coconut Flute jasper Bottle has a stunning colourAbelam people, early to mid. 20th century, Maprik District, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Magnificent and finely aged ceremonial flute made from the shell of a small coconut, expertly carved and transformed into a ritual sound instrument. The exterior surface is incised with refined geometric patterns and paired stylized faces, while two drilled apertures allow the production of modulated tonesplayed either open or with partial obstruction of