Figural spoon
Côte d'Ivoire, Dan
Vendu
4 000 €
Provenance
Alex Arthur, Brussels, BelgiumTaille
H: 49 cm
H: 19.3 inch
Description
wood, shiny dark brown patina, handle carved with human legs, oval scoop with encrusted used patina, min. dam., cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base;
represents “nyonublekela” (goddess of fertility). Its owner is called “wakede” and is responsible for the preparation of food for the circumcision camps.