19th C. Ifugao Wood Ritual Spoon - Thinker Figure

**Originally Listed At $700**

Southeast Asia, Philippines, Luzon island, ca. 19th century CE. A finely carved Ifugao wood spoon (pakko), its handle depicting a seated nude figure - perhaps a thinker or a dreamer - with crossed arms resting on upraised knees and wearing a high globular headdress that doubles as a ladle, with a concave pointed spoon at the opposite end. A special example with a very nice lustrous age patina. Size: 10.5" H (26.7 cm); 11.875" H (30.2 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection

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Condition Report: Normal surface wear and minute nicks to peripheries commensurate with age. Wood has developed a charming age patina.