Large Luzon Ceremonial Ladle Ex Nooter Collection.

Large carved wooden spoon with ancestor figure on end,highly polished and smooth from handling. Ifugao peoples, Philippines. As per Nooter estate papers, this was described as Hill Tribe spoon w/figur

A rare and quite old Ifugao three cavity carved wooden serving bowl from Luzon, Philippines. Such bowls are often referred to as a Chiefs dish, used for high ranking members of the tribe. This example

A lovely carved wooden ceremonial ladle known as wunkirmian or wakemia which translates as spoon associated with feasts. Such large spoons are badges of prestige acknowledging an individual woman for

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

A large stone ceremonial celt, speckled, black dark green stone, highly polished. Shape points. Mayan. 14" L Provenance: Ex collection, New York, NY

Ancient Roman Bronze Ladle c.2nd century AD. Size 14 1/4 inches length. A large cast bronze ladle with swan head handle. Ex Private NYC collection. acquired in the London Market.

Large (22 1/2") figural ceremonial ritual spoon Baule or Dan, Cote d'Ivoire. Very good, with age-appropriate wear. Ex-Nooter coll.

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A substantial calcite alabaster padlock-shaped weight with rounded edges. 12.5 kg, 36cm (14 1/4"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. Among the most iconic

Lombok Ceremonial Ladle, Indonesia, Early 20th C. Carved wood. On stand. Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA. Size: 12.5'' x 2'' x .5'' (32 x 5 x 1 cm); Height on stand: 13" (33 cm).

A large carved wooden helmet mask with classic facial features, incised and painted scar designs, carved coiffure and embellished with silver paints. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures

Ca. late 19th early 20thC. Large (16") hand-carved milk ladle, long neck, intricately carved wood; Nepal or Tibet. Good, with age-appropriate wear, and chipped spoon. Ex-Nooter coll.

Ancient Holy Land Roman Bronze Ladle c.2nd Century A.D. Size: 10 inches length. Fine cast bronze large ladle with swan or duck head handle. Ex Private New York City collection acquired in the New York

A Truly dramatic carved wooden ceremonial mask with large pig like snout, tusks made from antelope horns, hammered metal accent around the eyes and embellished with metal adornment, grass beard and a

A large heavy carved wooden ceremonial mask with bold archaic facial features and embellished with mineral pigments and a striking blue paint accent. The Mask was worn by a man of the AWA society, act

large and impressive ceremonial basketry mask accented with red and orange ochre paint. Among the Abelam, baba tagwa masks are worn by men in costumes made from strips of leaves. During ritual ceremon

A large carved wood and polychromed ceremonial helmet mask known locally as Bo nun amuin which literally translates as gods in the bush. Traditionally the Baule hold them in great reverence. They are

Measurements: Length: 10 1/2 inches Width: 9 inches Weight: 1 lb. 11.8 oz. Provenance: Ex. Private Collection, New York, NY (fresh to market acquired at an estate sale) Detailed Description: A large g

A large carved wooden parade mask with highly exaggerated facial features, black and white pigments , raised scar designs and evidence of field use as a ceremonial mask. Igbo or possibly Idoma peoples

A very fine old carved wooden Topeng mask from Java with a highly stylized face and large nose, several layers of black and white pigments suggesting years of ceremonial use. The mask measures 7.75 x

Ceremonial form stone mace head, amazing deep green, large size. Ex-Private Palm Beach Collection.. Origin: Costa Rica. Age: 800-1200 A.D. Measures 4 3/4" L x 4 1/4" W. Weighs 2 lbs., 5 oz.

A large and rare stylized terracotta vessel with raised knobs, decorated handles and a spot, with heavily encrusted surface suggesting a ceremonial vessel or cooking vessel. Luzon region, Philippines.

A large carved wooden feast ladle (known as wunkirmian or wakemia) in anthropomorphic form with incised linear designs, well worn surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 31

A classic carved wooden shrine idol with fascinating form, encrusted surface suggesting sacrificial matter and well handled and worn patina. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16

A finely carved wooden tool or implement likely used in beadwork, the tool has a ancestor image carved on top and some rattan wrapping, well handled surface patina suggesting field use over many years