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Oceanic bamboo lime container & spatula

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Item Details

Description

Oceanic bamboo lime container & spatula, New Guinea, with incised and stained decoration, woven fiber cordage with cowry shell ornaments, 8.25"h x 2.25"dia (container), 9.75"l (spatula)

Provenance: Property from the Estate of Martin Wright

Condition

Good, surface wear and soiling, interior and spatula with remnant white powder **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Oceanic bamboo lime container & spatula

Name: Oceanic bamboo lime container & spatula
SKU: 136956815
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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Starting Price $300

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