A PHILIPPINE ISLANDS IFUGAO CEREMONIAL SPOON 19TH CENTURY Superbly carved with a human figure with hands on thighs and a high headdress, with a beautiful rich patina. Together with a fitted black metal stand. The spoon 17cm long, 5.5cm wide. With stand 21cm high PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. OTHER NOTES: For a similar spoon see Christie's Paris, 'Art d'Afrique, d'Océanie et d'Amérique du Nord', 19 June 2014, . Estimate $6,000-8,000 Condition: Old wear from use with rich associated patina. Hole for an earring on the right ear worn through. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
A PHILIPPINE ISLANDS IFUGAO CEREMONIAL SPOON 19TH CENTURY Superbly carved with a human figure with hands on thighs and a high headdress, with a beautiful rich patina. Together with a fitted black metal stand. The spoon 17cm long, 5.5cm wide. With stand 21cm high PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. OTHER NOTES: For a similar spoon see Christie's Paris, 'Art d'Afrique, d'Océanie et d'Amérique du Nord', 19 June 2014, . Estimate $6,000-8,000 Condition: Old wear from use with rich associated patina. Hole for an earring on the right ear worn through. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
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