Fine Antique African Ijaw Ceremonial Spoon, Nigeria. Of elongated form, with shallow bowl atop stylized smiling female figure, with long, ringed neck, exaggerated arms and truncated legs. On stand. Size: 22.5'' x 4.5'' x 2'' (57 x 11 x 5 cm); Height on stand: 24" (61 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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