Ritual spoon · Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3034905
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Provenance
French CollectionDescription
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.
Littérature comparée
Winizki, Ernst, Afrikanische Löffel, Zürich 1990, ill. 28