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A Fine Guro Ceremonial Spoon

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Item Details

Description

Hand carved wooden ritual spoon with zoomorphic top finial and signs of handling and wear. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon has been custom mounted and measures 8 x 3 x 2 inches. Provenance: Ex Robert & Nancy Nooter collection, Washington DC.

Condition

Good, well worn, old loss to one horn.

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A Fine Guro Ceremonial Spoon

Name: A Fine Guro Ceremonial Spoon
SKU: 168104128
Price: 130 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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