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Mother-of-pearl Spatula, Solomon Islands
Originating from Bougainville Island in the Solomon Islands, the spatula (Bè) is cut from the nacre of a shell and features a serrated end. It was used to loosen the pulp from coconuts.
A similar example is preserved in the collections of the musée du quai Branly, Paris under inventory number 71.1934.188.151.
Our example comes from the Maine Durieu gallery, Paris.
Early 20th century. Very good condition.
A similar example is preserved in the collections of the musée du quai Branly, Paris under inventory number 71.1934.188.151.
Our example comes from the Maine Durieu gallery, Paris.
Early 20th century. Very good condition.
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