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