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African Dan Spoon, Ivory Coast

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African Dan Spoon, Ivory Coast. Carved wood and pigment. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia; purchased 1972 from Galerie Kamer, 9, quai Malaquais, Paris, France. Size: 24'' x 6'' x 3'' (61 x 15 x 8 cm).

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African Dan Spoon, Ivory Coast

Name: African Dan Spoon, Ivory Coast
SKU: 121909569
Price: 3750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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