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Massim Lime Spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century, clapper type, decorated on either side with incised lime-filled scrolling and terminating in a fish head, lg. 12 1/2 in. Provenance: Sotheby's, London, December 2, 1980, Lot 95. Estimate $400-500 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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