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Auction archive: Lot number 6

An unusual Dan (Wobe) spoon 'Wunkermian'.

Estimate
€5,000 - €6,000
ca. US$5,907 - US$7,088
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 6

An unusual Dan (Wobe) spoon 'Wunkermian'.

Estimate
€5,000 - €6,000
ca. US$5,907 - US$7,088
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

Early 20th century. Wood. 38,5 cm. Among the Dan, the woman with the highest reputation for generosity is called 'Wunkerle'. During ceremonies these spoons are a symbol of prestige and used to present offerings and gifts. (VJ) Provenance: Parcours du Monde 2012; Private collection, Paris.

Auction archive: Lot number 6
Auction:
Datum:
4 Oct 2021
Auction house:
Dorotheum GmbH & Co. KG
Wien | Palais Dorotheum
Beschreibung:

Early 20th century. Wood. 38,5 cm. Among the Dan, the woman with the highest reputation for generosity is called 'Wunkerle'. During ceremonies these spoons are a symbol of prestige and used to present offerings and gifts. (VJ) Provenance: Parcours du Monde 2012; Private collection, Paris.

Auction archive: Lot number 6
Auction:
Datum:
4 Oct 2021
Auction house:
Dorotheum GmbH & Co. KG
Wien | Palais Dorotheum
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