Spoon (1) - Wood - Gabon - 2nd half 20th century

LUMBU healing diviner's spoon Ritually used, invoking the power of the spirits, to administer strengthening potions to anemic children. The long handle is adorned with a young girl figurine, traditionally evoked to intervene with protective spirits. It is kneeling with its eyes closed on the invisible and its hands on knees, in a gesture of humble submission. Amazing shiny patina of use and seniority. Rare. Provenance : Private Belgian collection Certification on request Shipping : Insured, tracked and traced Pick up possible at our gallery in Brussels (Sablon)