Cuiller en ivoire , Léga, République Démocratique du Congo

kalukili, en ivoire d'éléphant, les formes jouant sur les volumes stylisés d'un corps humain. Le bord du cuilleron est gravé de petites encoches, probables traces de prélèvements. Patine aux tons nuancés, beige et brun rouge. Au dos du manche figure, inscrite à l'encre blanche, la référence : FX91374-D.

Marc Felix, Bruxelles

Scratches along the right edge of the spoon, probably for ritual prelevments. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
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