Ladle Item Number: 921/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A dark wood ladle with a standing figure for the handle. There is fibre string wrapped around his neck. His hands are resting on his hips. The bowl of the ladle is rectangular around the edges and then tapers into a more rounded and circular shape.
History Of Use
Ladle, made from a special wood called atitoè, used by priestesses of a convent to serve traditional dough. The spoon is also used by women unable to conceive. Prolonged use of the ladle, along with other products, allows women to have a child.
Item History
- Made in Nigeria
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer before January 11, 1984
- Received from Alan R. Sawyer (Donor) and Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on January 11, 1984
What
Who
- Culture
- West African
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Alan R. Sawyer (Donor) and Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 11, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on January 11, 1984
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0921/0006