Fine Kongo Ceremonial Spoon, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wood
Height 14 3/4in (37.5cm)

Provenance
Collected in situ by Clovis Brisac between 1885-1908
Thence by descent
Binoche et Giquello, Paris 24 November 2016, Lot 64
California Private Collection

The large, shallow bowl with a rounded handle surmounted by a figure standing on a square platform, his feet with delineated toes firmly planted, arms connected to his sides with hands resting on his stomach, the proportionally large head with naturalistic features; dark brown patina with residue on the inside of the bowl.

Old loss to front rim of spoon; age distress line to spoon area; minor nicks, scratches, abrasions and wear consistent with age. Custom stand.