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Two African Tribal wood serving implements

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Two African Tribal wood serving implements

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Description

Two African Tribal ebonized carved wood serving implements
Comprising a bowl from Western Sudan and a spoon from Dan, Liberia.
length of largest 18in (46cm); width 5in (12.5cm); depth 3in (7.5cm)
Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Frederic Littman, Portland, Oregon.

Condition

General marks, nicks, scratches, cracks, rubbing and dirt accumulation overall.

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Two African Tribal wood serving implements

Name: Two African Tribal wood serving implements
SKU: 159536937
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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