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Dan Figural Spoon Cote d'Ivoire

These intricate spoons, often crafted to resemble female figures or adorned with faces, held special significance among the Dan people. Bestowed upon women recognized as 'wunkirile' for their exceptional generosity and hospitality within their village quarter, these spoons functioned as feast ladles during communal gatherings. Referred to as 'wunkirmian,' these spoons feature handles shaped like heads bearing unmistakable Dan characteristics, including ornate headdresses, slender eyes and lips, and a distinctive concave brow. These utensils not only symbolized honor but also served as tools for their owners to share food generously during public feasts, embodying the communal spirit and cultural identity of the Dan community. Height (In) 18.5Width (In) 5.0Depth (In) 4.5153310

Dan Figural Spoon Cote d'Ivoire

These intricate spoons, often crafted to resemble female figures or adorned with faces, held special significance among the Dan people. Bestowed upon women recognized as 'wunkirile' for their exceptional generosity and hospitality within their village quarter, these spoons functioned as feast ladles during communal gatherings. Referred to as 'wunkirmian,' these spoons feature handles shaped like heads bearing unmistakable Dan characteristics, including ornate headdresses, slender eyes and lips, and a distinctive concave brow. These utensils not only symbolized honor but also served as tools for their owners to share food generously during public feasts, embodying the communal spirit and cultural identity of the Dan community.

Height (In) 18.5
Width (In) 5.0
Depth (In) 4.5

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