Zemanek-Münster

Grande cuillère cérémonielle "wa ke mia" ou "wunkirmian" ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3045413

Vendu 2 500 €
Provenance
Private Collection, Frankfurt, Germany

Description

wood, base

A symbol of the dignity of the “wunkirle” – the most hospitable woman in the village.

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”.


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