Dan peoples Ladle or Wakemia Spoon Figure

West Africa, Cote d'Ivoire or Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A large, dark, wooden ceremonial ladle (wakemia or wunkirmian, "spoon associated with feasts"), with a handle in the shape

West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire or Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A large, dark, wooden ceremonial ladle (wakemia or wunkirmian, "spoon associated with feasts"), with a handle in t

A rare and spectacular old ceremonial ladle, known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as "spoon associated with feasts") From The Dan peoples, Gio/Geh ethnic group in the Northeast of Liberia

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

A large carved wooden feast ladle (known as wunkirmian or wakemia) in anthropomorphic form with incised linear designs, well worn surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 31

A pair of Old well handled wooden ladles with anthropomorphic forms , from the Dan peoples of the Ivory Coast of West Africa. Such spoons are known among the Dan as "wake mia" or "wunkirmia" which rou

A very finely carved wooden ladle or spoon with incised linear designs and geometric form. The Dan peoples carve such spoons as yearly "trophies" known as Wunkirmian. This spoon and others like it wer

A long carved wooden ladle or spoon with stylized ancestor face on the handle, ringed neck suggesting prestige and wealth and a well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa. Acco

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund Ceremonial Spoon or Ladle large carved wood with dark brown encrusted patina of the full head of a goat with curved horns as its hand

A very finely carved wooden Spoon known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as "spoon associated with feasts") are badges of prestige acknowledging an individual woman for her incomparable gene

A very finely carved wooden Spoon known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as "spoon associated with feasts") are badges of prestige acknowledging an individual woman for her incomparable gene

A lovely carved wooden ceremonial ladle known as wunkirmian or wakemia which translates as spoon associated with feasts. Such large spoons are badges of prestige acknowledging an individual woman for

West Africa, Ivory Coast or Liberia, Dan, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A skillfully hand-carved wooden feast spoon or ceremonial ladle (called a wakemia or wunkirmian meaning "spoon associa

African Dan Ceremonial Dance Ladle, Ivory Coast. Such ceremonial ladles are known as wunkirmian or wakemia, which translates as "spoon associated with feasts." Size: 26'' x 4.5'' x 5'' (66 x 11 x 13 c

A finely carved wooden spoon with a female waist and legs as the spoon handle. The entire spoon has a deep well handled smooth surface patina, and adorned with iron/copper rings. Dan peoples, Ivory Co

A wonderfully exaggerated Dan Feast ladle with a charming mask like face and stylized form, well handled surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon measures 21.5 inches tall ( 25 inches

A large carved wooden feast lade with ancestor face on top, incised linear designs and well worn surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon Measures 29.5 x 7 inches. ( the final

A fine vintage carved wooden "feast ladle" with zoomorphic handle and well used, well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 19 x 4.5 inches.

Ca. 19th-20thC. Ovoid ladle atop torso, no arms, well-developed legs. Very good, with fine original patina, wood losses to feet. Ex-Nooter coll.

Large carved wooden spoon with ancestor figure on end,highly polished and smooth from handling. Ifugao peoples, Philippines. As per Nooter estate papers, this was described as Hill Tribe spoon w/figur

A very old and weathered Dan peoples figure in classic form, with broad face, slit eyes, pouty lips, ringed neck and incised tribal scars as decoration. The figure dates to pre WWII and is one of the

Favorite female spouse figure Dan peoples Liberia, West Africa Early 20th century Hardwood with darkened, varied, shiny, aged patina 15.25"H x 5.50"W In very fine condition with a small, old, minor lo

Group (7) large African granary spoons, Dan Peoples, Liberia, mostly figural, 16"l (smallest), 25"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professo

A Carved wooden female effigy with small child on her back and incised linear designs, stylized features and well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, West Africa. The figure measures 13 inches tall.