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Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Hmong people, ca. 19th century CE. A fascinating and unique ceremonial opium ladle handmade from the shell of a coconut with a brass and bamboo handle. The hollowed coconut shell serves as the bowl with a deep basin and a lipped brass rim, while the handle extends dramatically outward. Bamboo curves in its knotted, natural form at the tip of the handle, fitting nicely into the brass stem that attaches to the bottom of the bowl. Note the lotus flower and twisted rope designs that adorn the brass indicating this object was meticulously constructed and intended for special use during a ceremony or ritual. Size: 2.3″ L x 4.9″ W x 5.3″ H (5.8 cm x 12.4 cm x 13.5 cm)
Condition: Old stable fissure extending from rim and loss to end of handle. Otherwise, light surface wear as shown but mostly intact with rich patina.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired in September 2023
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