Anthropomorphic spoon "kalukili" or "kakili" ·  R. D. Congo, Lega · ID: 3033781

Description

ivory, remains of dark brown patina, dotted pattern, abrasion;
ivory spoons seem to emphasize continuity, perhaps through reference to feeding and growth. Older men who are high-level members of “bwami” eat with an ivory spoon, reminding those watching of their status and value to the community. Spoons are also used in circumcision rites. Men place an ivory spoon in the mouth of a young boy for him to bite on during his circumcision.

L’objet Anthropomorphic spoon “kalukili” or “kakili” avec l’ID d’objet 3033781 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères 71st tribal art auction dans 24 novembre 2012. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 395 a atteint un prix de vente de 2 600 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 1 200 €.

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Littérature comparée

Cameron, Elisabeth L., Art of the Lega, Los Angeles 2001, p. 89 f.