African Art Online Auction

July 11, 2013

LOT 29

Lot 29

Group of Five Carved African Spoons

Group of Five Carved African Spoons
Lot 29 Details
Group of Five Carved African Spoons

Wood. Each with deep oval-shaped bowls and joined together by long decorated shafts; one with a face carved in high relief along the bowl and the shaft terminating in a rounded hoof-form ending; the others all with dense geometric patterns
height 14.4" — 36.5 cm.

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $96
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

with face: overall good condition; the others all with minor wear and surface scratches, small cracks

LOT 29
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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