Spoon (Kalukili)

Unknown19th century

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Spoon with deep oval bowl and short handle that has two wide curved supports joined at the top by a triangular bridge. Handle side of bowl is pointed. Ivory has a warm golden patina.

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Title: Spoon (Kalukili)
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 19th century
Location Created: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Type: Ceremonial, Accessory
Rights: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/2949/Spoon_Kalukili
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: 6 3/4 x 2 3/16 in. (17.1 x 5.6 cm)
Culture: Boa
Collection: Arts of Africa
Accession number: 22.1223

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