Prestige Spoon
Tribe Dynasty
Nguni
Region
Southern Africa
Date
Late 19th century
Size
19.1 cms (7.5 ins)
Materials
Wood
Technique
Carved
Condition
Perfect (with stand)
Provenance
ex Colette Ghysels, Belgium
Much of Southern African Nguni art is influenced by European styles. This masterfully carved spoon reflects the status attached to European wares in the colonial period.
Price
Price on request
Reference No
848