A SUMBA WOODEN FIGURAL TOBACCO CUTTER KODI PEOPLE, MID 20TH CENTURY
Description: A SUMBA WOODEN FIGURAL TOBACCO CUTTER
KODI PEOPLE, MID 20TH CENTURY
Modelled as an abstracted female figure with a buffalo horn segment through a hole in the centre. With a fitted black metal stand.
61cm high, 11cm wide
OTHER NOTES:
Compressed tobacco is force through the aperture and sliced. The Kodi people enhance many of their utilitarian objects with figurative elements.
Condition:
Condition: Old wear from normal use. No visible faults or damage.
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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Description: A SUMBA WOODEN FIGURAL TOBACCO CUTTER
KODI PEOPLE, MID 20TH CENTURY
Modelled as an abstracted female figure with a buffalo horn segment through a hole in the centre. With a fitted black metal stand.
61cm high, 11cm wide
OTHER NOTES:
Compressed tobacco is force through the aperture and sliced. The Kodi people enhance many of their utilitarian objects with figurative elements.
Condition:
Condition: Old wear from normal use. No visible faults or damage.
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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