Ceremonial Ladle

Wakemia or Wunkirmian

Fang People

Gabon

Central Africa

20th century


18” long x 4.5” wide x 4” deep

Collected by naturalist and philanthropist Eli Weiss in the 1980’s.

An excellent piece with impressive scale.

Carved Wood with Rope adornments.

Good condition - some evidence of historic repairs in bowl of spoon, left hand and breast.


Great Earth LLC

Carbondale, Colorado

Representing the Eli Weiss Collection of African Art.  

A lifetime of travel, passion, activism, philanthropy and genuine humanity lead to the accumulation of these wonderful objects spanning a great breadth of the African continent. 

A vast collection of Significant works of Art & ‘Of Culture’ craft works produced for collectors.


Steven is an Artist, Educator and Dealer with an excellent reputation and 25 years of professional experience.

I am proud to share this extraordinary group of Artworks. 

Please message me with any concerns or questions.

Great Earth LLC

Carbondale, Colorado

Representing the Eli Weiss Collection of African Art.  

A lifetime of travel, passion, activism, philanthropy and genuine humanity lead to the accumulation of these wonderful objects spanning a great breadth of the African continent. 

A vast collection of Significant works of Art & ‘Of Culture’ craft works made to be Sold. 

I am proud to share this extraordinary group of Artworks. 

Please message me with any concerns or questions.

Steven is an Artist, Educator and Dealer with an excellent reputation and 25 years of professional experience.