Lot #9139 - Two Fine Old Abelam Coconut Spoons, Prince Alexander Mountains, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Early 20th Century
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day I
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Sale Date:08 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:9139
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Lot Description:Two Fine Old Abelam Coconut Spoons, Prince Alexander Mountains, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Early 20th Century
these were two of the best coconut spoons that I ever owned; coconut is a very difficult material to carve but the artists abilities are clear to see. This bowls I was told were used by initiates during their seclusion when they were only allowed to eat specific foods given to them by their relatives.
H 12.5 - 14 cm -
Provenance:Ex Dr Wornock Collection Sydney. Chris & Anna Thorpe; The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
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Estimate:A$200 - 300
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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