Ceremonial Spoon
Item
Accession Number
2020.4
Title
Ceremonial Spoon
Ethnic Group
Zande
Subject
Spoon|Ceremony|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Hard Wood|Palm Oil
Format
H x W x D: 10.75 x 2.25 x 1.75 in. (27.305 x 2.25 x 4.445 cm)
Description
Well-carved ceremonial spoon with an open-work stem or shaft and a terminal in the form of a head with an elaborate coiffure. The face shows almond eyes, an open mouth, and scarification on the cheeks and forehead. It is carved from hardwood, is stained, and highly patinated.
