Ritual spoon ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3034905

Description

wood, partly shiny dark brown patina, shovel-like scoop, broad handle, carved with ornaments, min. dam., traces of usage and abrasion, metal socle;
the so-called “po” spoons were property and insignia of “wunkirle” - a well-known married woman, distinguished by her generosity and abilities. During the harvest festival, such a spoon was used by “wunkirle” to distribute rice. It was also used on other occasions, at funerals of notables or in celebrations marking the end of initiation ceremonies.

L’objet Ritual spoon avec l’ID d’objet 3034905 a fait partie de l’enchère 73rd tribal art auction en 25 mai 2013 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 186.

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Littérature comparée

Winizki, Ernst, Afrikanische Löffel, Zürich 1990, ill. 28