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Small African Lega Figural Bone Tribal Spoon, DRC

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Small African Lega Figural Bone Tribal Spoon, DRC

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Description

Small Lega figural bone spoon, Democratic Republic of Congo. Purchased Nyanza Gallery, Copenhagen 1986. Good, with age-appropriate wear, and small old chip/ding near spoon handle, and slight indent from chip/ding on spoon lip (see photo 5 far side towards front of spoon). Ex-Nooter coll.

Condition

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Dimensions

0.5 x 1.75 x 7 in

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Small African Lega Figural Bone Tribal Spoon, DRC

Name: Small African Lega Figural Bone Tribal Spoon, DRC
SKU: 151959108
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $750

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Starting Price $50

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