Dan ceremonial ladles known as wunkirmian or wakemia (spoon associated with feasts) from the Dan people of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, are badges of prestige that acknowledge a woman for her invaluable generosity to her family and the entire community. These objects were created to serve as symbols of status and the bearer of spiritual powers.
Dan ceremonial ladles known as wunkirmian or wakemia (spoon associated with feasts) from the Dan people of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, are badges of prestige that acknowledge a woman for her invaluable generosity to her family and the entire community. These objects were created to serve as symbols of status and the bearer of spiritual powers.
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36 H x 9 W x 6 D cm |
