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Spoon in the Shape of a Human Figure
Spoon in the Shape of a Human Figure

Spoon in the Shape of a Human Figure

Dateearly 20th century (?)
Mediumivory
DimensionsHeight: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)
Credit LineThe Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Category
    Object numberAGOID.107975
    Copyright
    © 2017 Art Gallery of Ontario
    Place CreatedDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
    Location
    • Gallery 222 Thomson Canadian

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