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Papua New Guinea Group of Lime Spatulas & Drum

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Rare New Guinea Markham Valley Lime Spatula: Rare New Guinea Markham Valley Lime Spatula Provenance: Faith Dorian-Wright collection, New York. The Wrights were mavericks in collecting oceanic art early on. Pieces from their collection are at the

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Papua New Guinea Group of Lime Spatulas & Drum

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DESCRIPTION: Group of three Papua New Guinea items, Massim culture. includes: 1) Lime spatula with incised feather design and geometric design to handle. Koalin accents. 27-1/2" long. 2) Lime spatula with stylized finial. 28-1/4" long. 3) Kundu drum. Elaborately carved stylized crocodile design and handle. 43" high. Circa second quarter 20th century. MEASUREMENTS: See Description. CONDITION: Each with minor surface wear associated with age and use. Drum with numerous splits to wood, some with old repairs.

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Papua New Guinea Group of Lime Spatulas & Drum

Name: Papua New Guinea Group of Lime Spatulas & Drum
SKU: 55072951
Price: 80 USD
Availability: InStock

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