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Spoon made of dark wood, with a carved human figure on the handle. The bowl is roughly carved, with some blemishes in the wood. The figure has a bow-shape on top of the head, with incised lines. There are also four incised lines on the back of the neck. The figure is naked, and the hands are held on the thighs.
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