Lime spatula ·  Papua-Neuguinea - Geelvink / Cenderawasih-Bay · ID: 3033177

Description

wood, middle brown patina, white pigment, of flat form with curved contour, the upper ending in shape of a stylized zoomorphic head, ornamental decor flanking a vertical middle ridge, front and back side identical, slightly dam., minor missing parts (tip), metal base

The object Lime spatula with the object ID 3033177 was part of the auction 70th tribal art auction on September 8, 2012. The object with the lot number 43 achieved a sales price of EUR 500 with an asking price of EUR 450.

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Comparing literature

Hamson, Michael, Art of the Massim & Collingwood Bay, Los Angeles 2009, p. 225