Dan Spoons

DAN SPOONS, Liberia

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DAN
Spoon 32
25"
$500

DAN
Spoon 33
22"
$500

DAN
Spoon 34
20.5"
SOLD

DAN
Spoon 35
15"
$400

DAN
Spoon 36
16.5"
$200

DAN
Spoon 37
19.25"
$500

DAN
Spoon 3
21.5"
$200

DAN
Spoon 8
23.5"
$250

DAN
Spoon 1
20.5"
$200

DAN
Spoon 14
16.5"
$150

DAN
Spoon 4
21"
$150

DAN
Spoon 13
17.5"
$100

The spoons above show little or no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

The Dan spoons below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

DAN
Spoon 31
18.5"
$1000
SOLD

This spoon has been vetted as being authentic, with evidence of age or use.
It has been evaluated by a French expert as dating from the early 20th century.

DAN Spoon 6
SOLD

DAN Spoon 10
SOLD

DAN Spoon
Figures

DAN, WUNKIRMIAN FEAST LADLES, Liberia and Ivory Coast

Large ceremonial ladles are carved to honor a particular Dan woman from each village quarter who has distinguished herself among her fellow women by generosity and hospitality. At special feasts, she dances with the ladle and directs the distribution of rice to those assembled. An elderly honoree passes the ladle and the honor on to the one she sees fit as a successor.

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