A TORTOISE SHELL SPOON AND FORK Possibly Sumba Island
A TORTOISE SHELL SPOON AND FORK
Possibly Sumba Island, Indonesia or Malay Archipelago, 19th century
Of unusual elongated shape, the two terminals shaped as a spoon and fork, the long connecting handle intricately carved on both sides with mythical creatures, vegetal motifs, stylised palmettes and geometric patterns, embellished with coloured glass beads, mounted on a professional black stand, 59cm high excluding the stand.
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
A TORTOISE SHELL SPOON AND FORK
Possibly Sumba Island, Indonesia or Malay Archipelago, 19th century
Of unusual elongated shape, the two terminals shaped as a spoon and fork, the long connecting handle intricately carved on both sides with mythical creatures, vegetal motifs, stylised palmettes and geometric patterns, embellished with coloured glass beads, mounted on a professional black stand, 59cm high excluding the stand.
