African Wooden figurine tribal Dan Wakemia Spoon Trophy wall mask -G2059 antiques tribal Face The imagery that surmounts these

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African Wooden figurine tribal Dan Wakemia Spoon Trophy wall mask -G2059 antiques tribal Face The imagery that surmounts theseSIZE(CM): 42 6 This particular figurine spoon hails from Africa and features a handle topped with a typical Dan figurine head. The Dan figurine people are an ethnic group from Cte d'Ivoire. Interestingly, this spoon was bestowed upon the most meritorious woman in the village. These anthropomorphic spoons, referred to as Wakemia or Wunkirmian, are well known in traditional art. The spoon's countenance bears a striking resemblance to the Dan masks,