Dan Prestige Wood Spoon with Legs, Ivory Coast, West Africa on custom base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Dan finely carved wood prestige spoon or ladle, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa.
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DAN Spoon, Ivory Coast, Early 20th.C. Ex Collection Paolo Morigi of Lugano.
Located in Encino, CA
This striking double-sided ceremonial spoon is a rare and refined example of Dan artistry from West Africa, specifically from the Dan people inhabiting regions of Côte d’Ivoire and L...
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African Dan Spoon, circa 1960
By Tomieme
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully carved wood ceremonial Dan ladle from the Dassanetch tribe, Ivory coast attributed to Tompieme mounted on a simple metal stand.
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African Dan Wood Spoon
Located in New York, NY
Long rectangular concave spoon supported by anthropomorphic legs well modeled with rounded but slightly flattened buttocks, rounded thighs and calves above rounded oval feet. The lon...
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H 18.5 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
Stylized Human Dan Ritual Wood Serving Spoon, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Large, stylized human wood serving spoon from the Dan People, Ivory Coast, Africa. Standing human figure with spoon bowl representing the upper body and head, with two legs, note tha...
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Decorative Tribal Spoon in the Style of African Dan Spoon
Located in New York, NY
A decorative spoon with mask at the end of handle in the style of that from the Dan tribe of the Ivory coast and Liberia. This very provocative utensil becomes a wonderful piece of d...
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H 18.25 in W 5 in D 2 in
Old Dan Tribal Ritual Serving Spoon with Circular Handle, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A carved wood Dan ritual serving spoon with circular handle, Ivory Coast, Africa.
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Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance
Located in Sharon, CT
Kota Reliquary of classic form. Brass and iron over wood. On an old base, with an old number label. Ex Estate of Willliam Kohler, Christies NY 'Important Tribal Art' Nov 20 1997.
Brass, Copper, Iron
$725
H 9.65 in W 6.7 in D 0.02 in
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Tribal Mask from Atoni Tribe Timor
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This very flat mask originates from the Atoni people of Timor, featuring two very small eye holes. For the Timorese people masks portray both male and female ancestors, worn by warri...
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Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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