Tribal Art - 2nd September 2015

Lot 579

A Trobriand Islands lime spatula

Estimate £200 - £400

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Description

A Trobriand Islands lime spatula, Lobua Village, Kiriwina, Papua New Guinea, cassowary bone bound with fabric, trade beads and seeds, 26.5cm long and a Trobriand Islands cassowary bone lime spatula, 29.5cm long. (2)

Provenance

The first - Leo Fortress, Hawaii, with label stating Liss. 16725, 1976 - 59.