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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
9-Aug-2022
Lot No.
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Description:
A Philippine Islands Ifugao ceremonial spoon, 19th century, superbly carved with a human figure with hands on thighs and a high headdress, with a beautiful rich patina. Together with a fitted black metal stand. The spoon 17 cm long, 5.5 cm wide. With stand 21 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne. Other Notes: for a similar spoon see Christie's Paris, 'Art d'Afrique, d'Oceanie et d'Amerique du Nord', 19 June 2014, lot 123.
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Category:
Unclassified