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Authentic Ceremonial Songye Spoon D.R Congo African Art

$ 47.52

Availability: 28 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Used
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: African
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Authentic Ceremonial Songye Spoon D.R Congo African Art.
    This Songye spoon is made of wood and measures 23 inches.
    Since the traditional meal is eaten with the fingers, these spoons have another function than preparing or serving meals.
    In Congo, these richly decorated and carved spoons were used for village festivities for which a woman was designated for her hospitality and for her generosity. The chief of the village asks to this woman to organise meals of ceremonies, often including many participants
    .