Sold2021A Dramatic Dan Ceremonial Spoon Ex Robert BanksA 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 31See Sold Price
Sold201720th C. African Dan Wood Ladle Janus-Headed HandleWest 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 shapeSee Sold Price
Sold2016Large African Wooden Dan Ceremonial LadleWest 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 tSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Finely carved Dan Wooden Spoon Ex DeZwaanA Lovely finely carved wooden spoon for ceremonial use. A Female spoon with ringed neck, scalloped edges and classic facial features. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 9.75 incSee Sold Price
Sold2023Dan Wunkirmian Spoon, Ivory CoastA 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. AffixedSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Old Dan Feast Ladle / Food Dish with Mask faceA 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 LiberiaSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Dan Ceremonial Feast Ladle, Ex Zabel CollectionA 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 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Dan feast Ladle Ex Dr Endicott CollectionA 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 forSee Sold Price
Sold2022Dan figural ceremonial spoon, ex WrightDan figural ceremonial spoon, ex Wright, Ivory Coast, large spoon carved in the form of a female figure, affixed on top of posts to wood base, 29"h (spoon), 32"h x 5"w x 4.75"d (with base) Provenance:See Sold Price
Sold2021Dan Peoples, tribal mask, ex-museumDan Peoples, tribal mask, ex-museum, 19th/20th c., Ivory Coast, carved and stained wood, museum accession number and German inventory label and numbers to interior, 9"l x 5.5"w x 2.5"d Provenance: DeaSee Sold Price
Sold2020Kuba Peoples, Ikula ceremonial knife, ex-museumKuba Peoples, Ikula ceremonial knife, ex-museum, 20th c., Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood hilt, hammered metal blade, 8"l Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the Newark MuseumSee Sold Price
Sold2019Kuba Peoples, ceremonial libation cup, ex-museumKuba Peoples, ceremonial libation cup, ex-museum, 20th c., Zaire, dark patina carved hardwood, figured as a crouching figure with ram's horns, 8"h x 6"sqr Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting thSee Sold Price
Sold2019Dan Peoples, carved Gagon mask, ex-museumDan Peoples, carved Gagon mask, ex-museum, 20th c., Ivory Coast, dark patina carved wood, animal fur, depicting a baboon face, in custom plastic shadow box display, 9"h x 5"w (mask) Provenance: DeacceSee Sold Price
Sold2021Dan Peoples, carved tribal mask, ex-museumDan Peoples, carved tribal mask, ex-museum, Liberia, carved and stained wood, fiber remnants in some holes at sides of chin, wood appears dry and old, museum accession number to interior, 8.25"l x 5.7See Sold Price
Sold2019Dan Peoples, Gunyege racing mask, ex-museumDan Peoples, Gunyege racing mask, ex-museum, 20th c., Ivory Coast, carved dark stained wood, aluminum eyes, paper price tag to mask interior ($1000), 9"h x 5"w Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefitiSee Sold Price
Sold2018PEOPLE DAN MANO LIBERIA CEREMONIAL SPOON OR LADLEProperty 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 handSee Sold Price
Sold2018STYLE OF DAN YAKUBA PEOPLE COTE D'LVOIREProperty of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserveSTYLE OF DAN YAKUBA PEOPLE COTE D'LVOIRE Ceremonial Spoon Smaller size with dark brown patina in simplSee Sold Price
Sold2018STYLE OF DAN YAKUBA PEOPLE COTE D'IVOIREProperty of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserveSTYLE OF DAN YAKUBA PEOPLE COTE D'IVOIRE Ceremonial Spoon Carved wood, with very dark brown glossy patSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Fine Old Dan Ceremonial Spoon with Ancestor faceA 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. AccoSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Fine Dan Spoon Collected 1950s Ex Rev. AdkinsA 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 werSee Sold Price
Sold2021Ashanti Abstract Animal Group Gold Weight Ex MuseumA finely cast Ashanti Gold weight acquired in 1971, featuring various animals all combined into a abstract ceremonial scene. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. This old weight measures 2 x 1.75 inches (See Sold Price
Sold2023Large African Figural Ceremonial Spoon Baule Dan, Cote d'IvoireLarge (22 1/2") figural ceremonial ritual spoon Baule or Dan, Cote d'Ivoire. Very good, with age-appropriate wear. Ex-Nooter coll.See Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine and Rare Dan Female Standing Wakemia Carved Wood Spoon LiberiaCa. 19th-20thC. Ovoid ladle atop torso, no arms, well-developed legs. Very good, with fine original patina, wood losses to feet. Ex-Nooter coll.See Sold Price
Sold2017African Wooden Figural Dan SpoonWest 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 associaSee Sold Price
4 days LeftHAMMER AUKTIONEN, African, Tribal, Oceanic & Asian ArtA Dan Spoon, "wunkirmian"CHF 450(3 bids)
2 days LeftCapitoliumart s.r.l.Lot consisting of box with Tuareg trousseau and Ehel sceptre. Amazigh-speaking Tuareg people. West€2,600