LARGE SAGO WOOD SPATULA,Papua New Guinea. Long, carved wood paddle having a slender, four sided shaft widening to the paddle head, incised and openwork design at the flare. Widens slightly at the handle, with incised and openwork design and two stylized, opposing faces at the top. Medium brown patina, light wear on paddle end. Custom base. - 43 in. high. Estimate $700-1,000
PROVENANCE: Maryland collection. Sotheby's Arcade; Arte Primitivo
