Intricately Decorated Highlands Pig Whistle for Courting Rituals

Highlands pig whistle, of hollowed, flattened form with superb…
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Highlands pig whistle, of hollowed, flattened form with superb intricate decoration to blackened patina traditionally used in ceremonies of the 'Carry leg' the unique Karim leg, courting ritual, of the Sina Sina people in the Chimbu province. Young men blow notes on this whistle to attract the attention of a particular young girl. Height 15 cm. Width 120 mm

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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