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Feast Ladle (Wunkermian)
Unknownearly 20th century
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Feast ladle with elongated bowl and handle with large terminal in the form of a cows head. The bowl, which is longer than handle, has an underside of seven lengthwise facets. The cows head has faceted horns, small eyes, and bulbous nose; it is embellished with brass carpet tacks, several of which are missing.Condition: Good. Overall signs of wear; nicks and scratches.
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Details
- Title: Feast Ladle (Wunkermian)
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: early 20th century
- Location Created: Liberia
- Type: Accessories
- Rights: Gift of Blake Robinson
- External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3048/Feast_Ladle_Wunkermian
- Medium: Wood, copper alloy, fiber
- Dimensions: 22 3/8 x 5 x 5 in. (56.8 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
- Culture: Dan
- Collection: Arts of Africa
- Accession number: 1998.80.4
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