Wakemia Spoon - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire
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Wakemia ceremonial wooden spoon from the Dan people of Côte d’Ivoire, dating to the mid-20th century and from a private collection, authentic/original, 45 cm high, 1 cm wide, 1 cm deep, weighs 1 g, in excellent condition, without a stand.
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Description from the seller
Honey patina ceremonial wooden spoon. The handle is topped with a nicely carved face. Not intended for everyday use, these spoons bear the name Wakemia or Wunkirmian. Specimen brought back from Ivory Coast in the 1960s.
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Honey patina ceremonial wooden spoon. The handle is topped with a nicely carved face. Not intended for everyday use, these spoons bear the name Wakemia or Wunkirmian. Specimen brought back from Ivory Coast in the 1960s.
Introduction to our house of expertise
Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sales specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% customer satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance, and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Wakemia Spoon
Ethnic group/ culture
Dan
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
45 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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