Spoon, 16th century, Sierra Leone, Sapi-Portuguese, Ivory, H. 3/4 x W. 1 11/16 x D. 8 7/8 in. (1.9 x 4.3 x 22.6 cm), Bone/Ivory-Implements, A Sapi sculptor may have carved this elegant ivory spoon on commission for a Portuguese sailor as a souvenir or gift. Although the forms and iconography are based on European models, the carving styles reflect Sapi local traditions
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Spoon, 16th century, Sierra Leone, Sapi-Portuguese, Ivory, H, 3/4 x W, 1 11/16 D, 8 7/8, 1.9 4.3 22.6 cm, Bone/Ivory-Implements, Sapi, sculptor, carved, elegant ivory, spoon, commission, Portuguese sailor, souvenir, gift, forms, iconography, based, European models, carving styles, reflect, local, traditions
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