Oceanic Art - Image Enlargement

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This is a fine coconut shell spoon from the Papuan Gulf area. The ancestral face at the top is nicely composed and the white lime adds to the clarity of carving. The piece dates to the early/mid 20th century, is 5 ½" in height and sells for $850. Questions?