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Dan Peoples,"wakemia" ceremonial spoon, ex-museum

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Dan Peoples,"wakemia" ceremonial spoon, ex-museum

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Dan Peoples,"wakemia" ceremonial spoon, ex-museum, 20th c., Liberia, carved wood with dark patina, the handle figured as anthropomorphic legs and torso, the scoop back etched with figure of a lizard, 15.5"l x 4.5"w

Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the Newark Museum

Condition

Good/Fair, patina showing color variation due to handling, hairline and repair on scoop edge, crack on reverse handle

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Dan Peoples,"wakemia" ceremonial spoon, ex-museum

Name: Dan Peoples,\"wakemia\" ceremonial spoon, ex-museum
SKU: 77639139
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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