Figural spoon

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Description

wood, shiny middle brown patina, remains of pigments, the handle carved with human legs, oval scoop with encrusted used patina, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
represents “nyonublekela” (goddess of fertility). Its owner is called “wankede” and is responsible for the preparation of food for the circumcision camps.

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Comparing literature

Homberger, Lorenz (Hg.), Löffel in der Kunst Afrikas, Zürich 1990, p. 32, ill. 13

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