Liberia

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Artists in Dan communities of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire have mastered the art of carving impressive wooden ladles that are virtuoso works of sculpture. These ceremonial ladles, known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as
"Spoon associated with feasts") are badges of prestige acknowledging an individual woman for her incomparable generosity. Oversized (they can measure up to two feet), they are not so much utilitarian objects rather than symbols of status and the bearer of spiritual powers. Quality of craftsmanship and complexity of design are constitutive of the work's importance.

Provenance:

Old American collection acquired in the 1980's from Charles Miller III, NY.



Artists in Dan communities of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire have mastered the art of carving impressive wooden ladles that are virtuoso works of sculpture. These ceremonial ladles, known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as
"Spoon associated with feasts") are badges of prestige acknowledging an individual woman for her incomparable generosity. Oversized (they can measure up to two feet), they are not so much utilitarian objects rather than symbols of status and the bearer of spiritual powers. Quality of craftsmanship and complexity of design are constitutive of the work's importance.

Provenance:

Old American collection acquired in the 1980's from Charles Miller III, NY.



Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Liberia
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
39 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
5 cm
SpainVerified
251
Objects sold
100%
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