Big ceremonial spoon "wunkirmian" or "wakemia" ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3052418

Description

wood, pigments,

Spoons “wunkirmian” (or “wakemia”) are awarded as a symbol of honour and status to women who have achieved the title of a “wunkirle” or “wakede” - “at feasts acting woman”. A title of great distinction, it is given to the most hospitable woman of a village quarter.

The object Big ceremonial spoon “wunkirmian” or “wakemia” with the object ID 3052418 was part of the auction Auction 105 on November 15, 2025, lot number 266 at that time and is currently available for EUR 800 in Open sale.

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