Spoon Ritual

Kamba · Kenya

Reference: CHR-37

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Material
Wood and pigments

This type of spoon belongs to the women of notables of the ethnic group who use it mainly for certain ceremonies, mainly at the time of…

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This type of spoon belongs to the women of notables of the ethnic group who use it mainly for certain ceremonies, mainly at the time of harvests to distribute grain to the most needy families in the village.

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Attributed period
Mid-century XX

Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.

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Kenya. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.

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