Luba Wooden Figural Spoon,DR Congo, African Start Price USD 150.00 Current Price USD 150.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 17, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 24, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Luba Wooden Figural Spoon,DR Congo, African' Description Luba Wooden Figural Spoon,DR Congo, AfricanType of Object: Artifact, household Ethnic Group: LubaCountry of Origin: Cote d'IvoireMaterials: Wood, pigmentApproximate Age: Mid 20th century Dimensions: Height is 14 inches; spoon: 3 x 3 inches Overall Condition: Good Damage, Repair: General wear, minor crack in the figure face, chip in bowl rimAdditional Information: A beautiful wooden spoon decorated with a well-carved kneeling female figure. The figure is carved in a classic Luba style. The bowl is simply designed. The spoon has a wonderful shinny dark brown patina. This is an excellent example of Luba figural spoons that exhibits the talent of Luba carvers and a well representation of the Luba sculpture. Among the Luba people ceremonial spoons like this with the handle in the form of a figure are rare. Simple spoons are used for cooking, stirring, and eating. Elaborate and figural spoons such as this are best described as feast ladles used by their owner to offer food during public feasts or special ceremonies. In certain parts of Africa, spoons like this are considered prestige objects used by initiate members. They are carved from prestigious material such as ivory as is the case for the Lega people of the DR Congo. Among the Dan, spoons can be a central piece of important ceremonies and an award to women who had been judged by their peers and elders of their village to be the most generous and hospitable to others of their village quarter. The images carved on the handles are drawn from the Luba figure repertory. They represent important spirits of nature and those of the ancestors. **039608** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!