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FANG CEREMONIAL SPOON

Ceremonial Fang anthropomorphic spoon from Gabon, Central Africa. Traditional Fang figure with a crested hairstyle, domed forehead, hollowed out face with pronounced nose and mouth. The prominent shoulders lead to a  lower body that is elegantly carved into a spoon shape.

Anthropomorphic spoons are found frequently in African art. Although used for ritual purposes, the spoon is also indicative of social status.

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