This is a beautifully Carved Old Wood Burnished Dan Ceremonial Spoon from Liberia. The Dan peoples honor the woman who is the most hospitable. She is the one who can not only feed her household, but with a generous hand accommodate unexpected visitors, traveling musicians and seasonal farm workers. The emblem of her achievement is a specially carved ceremonial ladle/spoon that embodies the spirit of generosity and may sometimes be a generalized portrait of the owner. It may take the form of either a scoop or oval spoon with a handle ending in human legs or with a handle topped by a female face with a careful coiffure. On special occasions, the honored woman holds the spoon as she dances with attendants through her section of town. This spoon would be a lovely addition to your collection or home.
COMES ON STAND
Late 20th-Century
This spoon shows age, discoloration, but in good condition.
30" tall on stand
24.5" tall
15 1/4" long
4" wide
2" deep
Neck/Face
9" tall
2" x 2" neck
4" x 4" head
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