Description:

Philippines, probably Ifugao, 20th century CE. Hand-carved wooden spoons, each figural handle in the form of a standing human, one with a concave ladle, the other a concave large spoon. One depicts a female with nubbin breasts; the other is of less decisive gender and wears metal wire cuff bracelets. Both are depicted with hands placed upon thighs and elongated, vertical tapering headdresses. Size: ladle measures 7-1/2"L; spoon measures 8-3/8"L. Provenance: Ex-private Denver, CO collection acquired at NY Auction House; ex-private CA collection, acquired more than 25 years ago. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #109500

  • Condition: Intact and very good overall.

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$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
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$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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