Ceremonial spoon · Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3037072
Lempertz, Brussels, 25 April 2009, lot 41
Description
wood, partly oily dark brown patina, large oval ladle surmounted by an anthropomorphic head with fine carved facial features and strong horns, min. dam., small missing parts, traces of usage, base;
part of the belongings of a “wunkirle”, a married highly esteemed woman of the village. The big spoons are signs of dignity, they were exclusively used for the ritual carrying of rice. The “wunkirle” had to prepare meals for feasts in the circumcision camps as well as on great days and for every visitor of the village. In order to meet this demand she needs a helping spirit, which is manifested in the big spoon “wa ke mia”.
L’objet Ceremonial spoon avec l’ID d’objet 3037072 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères 77th tribal art auction dans 28 juin 2014. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 200 a atteint un prix de vente de 3 500 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 3 000 €.
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Littérature comparée
Cuillers sculptures, Paris 1990-1991, p. 88
Publications
Lempertz Bulletin, Germany 2009, p. 36