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A Yoruba Ceremonial Ladle

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Item Details

Description

A finely carved old wooden ladle with classic ancestor head on top of the handle, and a well worn wooden ladle. The carved ladle measures 22 inches tall, 24 inches tall on professional custom display stand. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Amyas Naegele Gallery, New York, Also Ex Collection Todd Zieseniss, PA, USA.

Condition

Good, very well worn

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A Yoruba Ceremonial Ladle

Name: A Yoruba Ceremonial Ladle
SKU: 174222055
Price: 110 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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