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New Guinea Coconut Cup, Maprik, early/mid-20th century, a cut-out section of a coconut formed into a ladle or cup, decorated on the exterior with a human face and two birds, dark patina, lg. 4 3/4, wd. 3 3/4 in. Provenance: The Rosman collection, New York City. Estimate $200-300 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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