Figural spatula ·  Papua New Guinea - Trobriand Islands, Massim · ID: 3034035

Description

wood, dark brown patina, crowned by two stylized figures, arranged back to back, Massim-typical ornaments at the transition point of handle and spatula, incised initials “WBT”, minor missing parts, paint rubbed off, traces of usage (dried leftovers ?), on metal base

The object Figural spatula with the object ID 3034035 was last part of the auction 71st tribal art auction at November 24, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 69.

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