Spoon
D. R. Congo, Boa
not available anymore
Size
L: 16 cm
L: 6.3 inch
Description
ivory, base
Spoons of this kind were signs of wealth, because only people who could afford rich and manifold food owned such elaborate decorated spoons.
These spoons were also used to sacrifice the ancestors to ensure their favour and protection.
Notices
This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.