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Hôtel des Ventes de Troyes
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Prestigious spoon (Wunkirmian / Wa Ke Mia)
Dan, Ivory Coast
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238
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Prestigious spoon (Wunkirmian / Wa Ke Mia)
Dan, Ivory Coast
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See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
Prestigious spoon (Wunkirmian / Wa Ke Mia)
Dan, Ivory Coast
Materials: Wood.
Provenance: Private collection, France
Dimensions: H. 42 cm.
This remarkable Dan prestige spoon is distinguished by its extraordinary formal simplicity.
simplicity. Reduced to the essentials, the composition combines a vast spoon with slender lines and a handle extended by a pair of powerfully modelled legs.
a handle extended by a pair of powerfully modelled legs. This bold
perfectly reflects the dan aesthetic, where a few carefully balanced volumes
volumes are enough to create a work of great visual power.
The deep, satiny black patina bears witness to longstanding use. The surfaces
surfaces polished by successive handling contrast harmoniously with the more matt
areas, revealing the quality of the wood and the authenticity of the object.
With its sleek silhouette, architectural elegance and remarkable presence, this spoon is a real eye-catcher.
presence it exudes, this spoon is a fine example of the prestigious objects associated with
women honoured for their generosity and their role within the dan community.
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About the sale
ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time
06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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