Imposante cuillère cérémonielle "wa ke mia" · Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3036155
Description
wood, dark brown patina, crowned by an anthropomorphic head, aluminium teeth, metal coating of the eyes missing, slightly dam. (rim of the spoon), abrasion of paint, small traces of insect caused damage;
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 Imposante cuillère cérémonielle “wa ke mia” avec l’ID d’objet 3036155 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères 76th tribal art auction le 22 mars 2014, numéro de lot 197 et est actuellement disponible pour 1 500 € en Vente libre.
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