Nukuma Initiation Pot with Human Flesh/Bone Gratings

A ceremonial Initiation pot, used to serve yam soup to…
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A ceremonial Initiation pot, used to serve yam soup to initiates, traditionally mixed with human flesh/bone gratings, Nukuma people, Washkuk Hills, upper Sepik river, 17 x 17 cm

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