Fine Art, Jewelry & Antiques
Fri, Nov 25, 2022 01:00AM EST
Lot 81
Dan Wunkirmian Spoon, Ivory Coast
Unsold
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A large wakemia or wunkirmian ceremonial ladle of the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa. A hand-carved anthropomorphic female form incised with linear designs and painted with pigments. Affixed atop an iron base.
Measures 20 3/4" x 5" x 5".
Some flaking and overall wear to the pigments. A little bit of spatter present. Mild wear to the tip of the ladle.
Measures 20 3/4" x 5" x 5".