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A Dan Ceremonial Feast Ladle, Ex Zabel Collection

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A Dan Ceremonial Feast Ladle, Ex Zabel Collection

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A wonderfully exaggerated Dan Feast ladle with a charming mask like face and stylized form, well handled surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon measures 21.5 inches tall ( 25 inches on professional display stand which is included) Provenance:Ex Karl & Wilma Zabel collection, New York.

Condition

Fair, very well handled

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A Dan Ceremonial Feast Ladle, Ex Zabel Collection

Name: A Dan Ceremonial Feast Ladle, Ex Zabel Collection
SKU: 151486887
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,500

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