Spoon

81-11-21

From: Liberia

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 81-11-21
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Dan
Provenience Liberia
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

The handle is a female head with a braided hairdo and carved neckrings. The forehead is domed and has a vertical line carved into it. The back of the spoon has incised geometric designs. The bottom of the spoon has a zigzag outline.

Old number: 74-4-5

Length 45.5 cm
Width 8.2 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1981
Other Number 74-4-5 - Other Number

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