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A Very Finely Carved Wood African Ceremonial Spoon
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Very Finely Carved Wood African Ceremonial Spoon

1900 - 1920
Description

A very well carved wood African ceremonial spoon. The handle in the form of a man holding the spoon bowl. There are fine scarifications marks to the arms and legs. The anthropomorphic handle of this spoon refers to the spirit of an ancestor. This spoon has a good patina with shades of brown to black. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved African Ceremonial Spoon to the 1900s.

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SA1121947
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Description
A very well carved wood African ceremonial spoon. The handle in the form of a man holding the spoon bowl. There are fine scarifications marks to the arms and legs. The anthropomorphic handle of this spoon refers to the spirit of an ancestor. This spoon has a good patina with shades of brown to black. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved African Ceremonial Spoon to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121947
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Archive I A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms.

A Very Finely Carved Wood African Ceremonial Spoon

Archive II A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms. View II
Archive III A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms. View III
Archive IV A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms. View IV
Archive V A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms. View V
Archive VI A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms. View VI
Archive VII A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms. View VII
Archive VIII A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms. View VIII
Archive IX A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms. View IX
Archive X A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms. View X
Archive XI A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms. View XI
Archive XII A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms. View XII
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A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms.
A very finely carved wood African ceremonial spoon
Ref: SA1121947
A dark carved wooden spoon featuring a handle sculpted into a stylized human figure with incised geometric markings along the arms.
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Ceremonial spoons in African traditions often symbolise hospitality, status, and community standing, frequently presented to honoured guests or used during tribal feasts.

These spoons are typically hand-carved from a single piece of dense indigenous hardwood using traditional adzes and chisels, then finished with natural oils, plant dyes, or heat treatment.

Authentic pieces generally display smoothed wear marks along high-contact points, hand-tooling impressions rather than machine cuts, and a natural patina built up over time.

These sculptural items are frequently mounted on bespoke metal display stands or placed on open shelving and console tops to add organic texture and historical contrast.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax or beeswax periodically, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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