Antique Tribal Art Nigeria spoon from the Izzi people former Zemanek


Rare antique Nigerian wooden spoon from the Izzi people


€ 350

1920-1940 Nigeria Izzi people

An antique carved wooden spoon depicting a standing person with a cone head or hat. For ritualistic purpose made, possibly for the village elder or chieftain. 

It has a redbrown patina and interesting carved details with geometric shapes.

In good order. 

Dimensions: 58,5 cm x 11 cm widest / 446 gr 
 

Former Zemanek Tribal Art Auction 2006. 

German private collection

Brussels private collection

Material:
Carved hard wood
Origin:
Nigeria
Era:
First half XX century
Condition:
Good

Length:
58,5 cm
Width:
11 cm