Massim Trobriand, Turtleshell, Crescent Topped Lime Spatula. Very finely balanced and worked rococo piece of sublime form. Decorated with Lime infill and discs of chama-shell attached to the crescent rim. Interlocking scrolls, immaculately engraved to carved Frigate Bird finals on each tip. Circa 1930s. Height 26cm (10") Width 19cm (7.5").
ARTHUR BEAU PALMER
AD Fine Art (QLD) MRQAS
ETHNOGRAPHIC CONSULTANT
ABN 78 088 240 576
INVESTMENT TRIBAL AND FINE ART
Established Australia 1977