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Massim Spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea
2 July 2020, 10:00 PDT
Los AngelesSold for US$3,187.50 inc. premium
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Massim Spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea
gobaela
height 19 3/4in (50cm)
Provenance
Michael Hamson Oceanic Art, Palos Verdes, California
John and Marian Scott Collection, Manhattan Beach, California, acquired from the above in 2008
Functioning as a wealth object rather than a spatula for actual lime use, this gobaela is carved with an elegant, curved top accented with thorny oyster (Spondylus varius) shells along the top edge; fine aged brown patina.
All proceeds from this lot to benefit the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts
height 19 3/4in (50cm)
Provenance
Michael Hamson Oceanic Art, Palos Verdes, California
John and Marian Scott Collection, Manhattan Beach, California, acquired from the above in 2008
Functioning as a wealth object rather than a spatula for actual lime use, this gobaela is carved with an elegant, curved top accented with thorny oyster (Spondylus varius) shells along the top edge; fine aged brown patina.
All proceeds from this lot to benefit the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts














