Spoon - Wood - Izzi ritualistic spoon

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Description from the seller

1920-1940 Nigeria Izzi people

An antique carved wooden spoon depicting a standing person with a cone head or hat.
For ritualistic purpose made, possibly for the village elder or chieftain.

It has a redbrown patina and interesting carved details with geometric shapes.
In good order.

Dimensions: 58,5 cm x 11 cm widest / 446 gr

Former Zemanek Tribal Art Auction 2006
German private collection
Brussels private collection

1920-1940 Nigeria Izzi people

An antique carved wooden spoon depicting a standing person with a cone head or hat.
For ritualistic purpose made, possibly for the village elder or chieftain.

It has a redbrown patina and interesting carved details with geometric shapes.
In good order.

Dimensions: 58,5 cm x 11 cm widest / 446 gr

Former Zemanek Tribal Art Auction 2006
German private collection
Brussels private collection

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Izzi people
Title additional information
Izzi ritualistic spoon
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
58.5 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
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Objects sold
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